When the fetal pituitary gland matures, it releases ________, which triggers the sequence of events referred to as "labor."
A) oxytocin
B) ACTH
C) LH
D) prostaglandins
E) FSH

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The fetal pituitary gland releases ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone), which stimulates the fetal adrenal glands to produce cortisol. This hormone plays a crucial role in initiating labor by promoting the production of prostaglandins and other substances that lead to uterine contractions.

When the Fetal Pituitary Gland Matures, It Releases ________, Which