The beginning of labor involves increased production of ________ from the fetal hypothalamus, resulting in secretion of ________ by the placenta.
A) GnRH; prolactin
B) prolactin; oxytocin
C) oxytocin; prostaglandins
D) prostaglandin; prolactin
E) prolactin; GnRH

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The beginning of labor involves increased production of oxytocin from the fetal hypothalamus, which stimulates the placenta to secrete prostaglandins, aiding in the initiation of labor.

The Beginning of Labor Involves Increased Production of ________ from the Fetal