Which of the following words containing a prefix, root, and suffix refers to a pituitary hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract?
A)Prostaglandin
B)Melatonin
C)Leptin
D)Insulin
E)Oxytocin

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Oxytocin breaks down into the suffix -in meaning chemical compound, the prefix oxy- meaning quick, and root -toc- meaning labor, birth. The definition of oxytocin is a chemical compound producing a quick birth. It is a pituitary hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract, resulting in the onset of labor and the birth of the baby.

Which of the Following Words Containing a Prefix, Root, and Suffix