Determine the series of hormonal events that leads to birth.
1)Oxytocin stimulates the placenta to secrete prostaglandins.
2)Fetal cortisol stimulates the placenta to secrete estrogen.
3)Prostaglandins dilate the cervix,and with oxytocin,increase the strength of uterine contractions
4)The high estrogen level stimulates the uterus to form oxytocin receptors.
A)1,4,2,3
B)2,4,3,1
C)2,4,1,3
D)1,3,2,4

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Determine the series of hormonal events that leads to birth. 
1)Oxytocin stimulates the placenta to secrete prostaglandins.
2)Fetal cortisol stimulates the placenta to secrete estrogen.
3)Prostaglandins dilate the cervix,and with oxytocin,increase the strength of uterine contractions
4)The high estrogen level stimulates the uterus to form oxytocin receptors.
A)1,4,2,3
B)2,4,3,1
C)2,4,1,3
D)1,3,2,4

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The correct series of hormonal events that leads to birth is:
2)Fetal cortisol stimulates the placenta to secrete estrogen.
4)The high estrogen level stimulates the uterus to form oxytocin receptors.
1)Oxytocin stimulates the placenta to secrete prostaglandins.
3)Prostaglandins dilate the cervix, and with oxytocin, increase the strength of uterine contractions.

Determine the Series of Hormonal Events That Leads to Birth