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_________ stimulate(s) uterine contractions, cause(s) the breasts to "let down" milk, induce(s) a relaxed mood, and promote(s) responsiveness to the baby.

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Oxytocin

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Oxytocin stimulate(s) uterine contractions, cause(s) the breasts to "let down" milk, induce(s) a relaxed mood, and promote(s) responsiveness to the baby.

Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland and its two major functions are; the contraction of the womb (uterus) during childbirth and lactation (milk secretion/let down.

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