Chemical Coordination And Integration Question 29

Question: Injections of a hormone are sometimes given to strengthen contractions of the uterus during childbirth. What hormone might this be?

Options:

A) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

B) Thyroxine

C) Oxytocin

D) Insulin

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Oxytocin stimulates muscle contractions during childbirth and milk letdown.