Oxytocin is a hormone which stimulates uterine contractions under a positive feedback mechanism.
a. true
b. false
Ans: a. true
Anatomy & Physiology
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. prolactin B. oxytocin C. progesterone D. inhibin E. dopamine
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A. active. B. obligatory. C. facultative. D. countercurrent. E. nonessential.
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