Which of the following will cause contractions of uterine smooth muscle?
A) Increasing levels of progesterone
B) Decreasing levels of estrogen
C) Decreasing levels of oxytocin
D) Decreasing uterine stretch
E) Increasing levels of oxytocin

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Increasing levels of oxytocin cause contractions of uterine smooth muscle, which is crucial for labor and delivery. Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland, playing a key role in initiating and sustaining labor contractions.

Which of the Following Will Cause Contractions of Uterine Smooth