Which uterine layer is most responsive to the hormone oxytocin, which increases contractions and leads to expulsion of the fetus?
A) endometrium
B) myometrium
C) perimetrium
D) serosa

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The myometrium is the middle layer of the uterine wall, consisting of smooth muscle fibers. It is highly responsive to oxytocin, a hormone that increases during labor to enhance uterine contractions, facilitating the expulsion of the fetus.

Which Uterine Layer Is Most Responsive to the Hormone Oxytocin