NEETBiologyHuman ReproductionMCQ+4 / −1
In human adult females oxytocin:
- Acauses strong uterine contractions during parturition
- Bstimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin
- Cstimulates growth of mammary glands
- Dis 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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