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Oxytocin is a hormone that is released by the pituitary gland after a signal from the brain. The impacts of oxytocin release are shown here. The nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems interact in a tightly controlled manner during the labor and delivery of a baby. Which of these statements describes why oxytocin is often administered by doctors to women who are scheduled to deliver their baby on a particular due date?

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Its this one

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The nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems interact in a tightly controlled manner during the labor and delivery of a baby.

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Answer: C) Oxytocin will start and increase the frequency of contractions, which promotes the delivery of the baby using a positive feedback loop.

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Got it right on the test :)

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