Labour contractions can be increased by the medical use of a synthetic drug that mimics the action of which molecule?
A) oxytocin
B) testosterone
C) vasopressin
D) prolactin
E) luteinizing hormone

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Oxytocin is the hormone responsible for inducing labor contractions during childbirth. Synthetic forms of the hormone can be given to help initiate or augment labor.

Labour Contractions Can Be Increased by the Medical Use of a Synthetic