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Human Reproduction question

2008 · Q21
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Human Reproduction question

2008 · Q21

NEETBiologyHuman ReproductionMCQ+4 / −1
In human adult females oxytocin:
  1. A
    causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
  2. B
    stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin
  3. C
    stimulates growth of mammary glands
  4. D
    is secreted by anterior pituitary
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Correct answer: A

In human adult female oxytocin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland (neurohypophysis) that causes contraction of the uterus during labour and stimulates milk flow from the breasts by causing contraction of muscle fibres in the milk ducts.

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