Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding oxytocin?
A)It is secreted by the posterior pituitary.
B)It is regulated by a positive feedback loop.
C)It facilitates the birth process.
D)It stimulates uterine contractions.
E)It stimulates synthesis of breast milk.

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Oxytocin stimulates the release of breast milk from the mammary glands but does not stimulate its synthesis. Prolactin, another hormone, is responsible for the synthesis of breast milk.

Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Oxytocin