As the period of fetal growth comes to an end, a steep rise in ____ levels directly causes ____

a. progesterone; uterine cells to express oxytocin receptor genes
b. progesterone; uterine contractions
c. estrogen; uterine cells to express oxytocin receptor genes
d. estrogen; uterine contractions
e. estrogen; oxytocin production


ANSWER: c

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