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Question
The function of oxytocin is to help in
Options
A.growth
B.lactation
C.child birth
D.gametogenesis
Solution
Oxytocin causes contraction of the smooth muscles of myometrium forcing the foetus out of the uterus. Oxytocin is also involved in ejection of milk, but not actation (actual production of milk). For milk to be produced, prolactin must be present.
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