To induce labor, the hormone ________ (secreted by the posterior pituitary gland) and the drug Pitocin both work in the same way to bind to receptors on the smooth muscle of the uterus, causing the uterus to contract
Fill in the blank with the right word.
Answer: oxytocin
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a staph infection?
A. Cellulitis B. Strep throat C. Impetigo D. Boils
Which of the following statements best describes lifestyle behaviors?
A. They are defined as the activities undertaken by people who believe themselves to be healthy. B. They encompass all the activities undertaken by people for the purpose of detecting disease in an asymptomatic stage. C. They are defined as the activities undertaken by people for the purpose of preventing diseases. D. They encompass the whole host of activities in which people engage.
Which of the following is NOT true about expressing emotion?
A. Suppressing emotions is an indicator of hardiness. B. Shared emotional writing has been shown to be beneficial for reducing stress. C. Writing about your experiences is an appropriate way to express emotion. D. Friends provide a way to express your emotions in a healthy way.