Q. In human adult females oxytocin

A) Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
B) Is secreted by anterior pituitary
C) Stimulates growth of mammary glands
D) Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin
Explanation

[Solution from source] Oxytocin causes strong contractions of the uterine smooth muscle during birth and triggers milk ejection. It is made in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary, not the anterior. Mammary gland growth is driven by other hormones such as prolactin, oestrogen and progesterone. Answer (1).

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