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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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