A pregnant woman comes into the hospital past her due date. The doctor decides it is time for the baby to be delivered. Before performing a cesarean section, the doctor wants to try to induce labor. Which of the following would she most likely inject?

A) estrogen
B) progesterone
C) luteinizing hormone (LH)
D) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
E) oxytocin


Answer: E

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