The Hormone Oxytocin Stimulates ____

Question

The hormone oxytocin stimulates ____.
A) meiosis of oogonia
B) ovulation
C) implantation of the embryo
D) development of the fetal heart
E) contraction of uterine muscles during childbirth

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin stimulates contraction of uterine muscles during childbirth. It is released by the pituitary gland in response to certain stimuli, and it plays a crucial role in labor and delivery by promoting strong, coordinated contractions of the uterus.