Labor contractions can be increased by the medical use of a synthetic drug that mimics the action of
A) inhibin.
B) luteinizing hormone.
C) oxytocin.
D) prolactin.
E) vasopressin.

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Labor contractions can be increased by the medical use of a synthetic drug that mimics the action of oxytocin. Oxytocin is responsible for stimulating uterine contractions during labor, which helps move the baby down the birth canal. Synthetic oxytocin, called Pitocin, is often used to augment labor and increase contractions when they are not occurring at a sufficient frequency or intensity. The other choices (inhibin, luteinizing hormone, prolactin, and vasopressin) do not have a direct role in labor contractions.

Labor Contractions Can Be Increased by the Medical Use of a Synthetic