Which of the following statements regarding the control of parturition is not true?
A) Oxytocin secretion is stimulated by cervical dilation
B) Coordinated uterine contractions cause the cervix to dilate
C) Oxytocin increases myometrial estrogen receptors
D) Prostaglandins stimulate myometrial contractions
E) Stretching of the myometrium is one signal that begins uterine contractions
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Q50: Implantation
A)Outside the uterus is said to be
Q51: At the time of birth,the mother's breast
Q52: During pregnancy,placental lactogen serves to
A)Inhibit glucose utilization
Q53: Normally,only one sperm can fertilize an egg
Q54: The implanting blastocyst "rescues" the corpus luteum
Q56: Parturition
A)Refers to delivery of the infant and
Q57: During pregnancy,the
A)Corpus luteum must remain functional for
Q58: The placenta
A)Is an organ of nourishment for
Q59: Functions of estrogen during pregnancy include each
Q60: At the end of pregnancy,the uterus becomes
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