ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The hormone that triggers uterine contractions is ____
A
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
B
adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
C
prolactin
D
oxytocin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Oxytocin is a natural hormone that stimulates uterine contractions in childbirth and lactation after childbirth. It also affects aspects of human behavior and the male and female reproductive systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -[69] Oxytocin induces uterine contractions in two ways. Oxytocin stimulates the release of PGE2 and prostaglandin F2 in fetal membranes by activation of phospholipase C. The prostaglandins stimulate uterine contractility.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oxytocin is a powerful reproductive hormone with widespread effects on the brain and body of all mammals, for example, by mediating sperm ejection, labor contractions, and milk ejection.

Detailed explanation-4: -Progesterone has been used to inhibit uterine contraction and prevent abortion and preterm labor.

Detailed explanation-5: -Oxytocin is a hormone used to help start or continue labor and to control bleeding after delivery. It is also sometimes used to help milk secretion in breast-feeding. Oxytocin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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