AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
During the final stages of human gestation, receptors for the hormone oxytocin increase on the smooth muscle cells of the uterus. The release of oxytocin during labor stimulates the smooth muscle tissue in the wall of the uterus. The vigorous contraction of the uterine smooth muscle helps push the baby through the birth canal so that delivery can occur. This process involves the interaction of which organ systems?
A
endocrine and muscular only
B
endocrine and reproductive only
C
endocrine, muscular, and reproductive
D
endocrine, reproductive and excretory
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The release of oxytocin during labor stimulates the smooth muscle tissue in the wall of the uterus. The strong contraction of the smooth muscle in the uterus helps push the baby through the birth canal so that delivery can occur.

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