Krista is having difficulty with the progression of labor.Her obstetrician administers a hormone to assist with her uterine contractions.This hormone is a synthetic version of:
A)human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
B)oxytocin.
C)cortisol.
D)estrogen.

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The hormone administered to assist with labor is a synthetic version of oxytocin, often referred to as Pitocin. It helps to increase the strength and frequency of uterine contractions. The other hormones listed (hCG, cortisol, and estrogen) do not have a direct role in the progression of labor.

Krista Is Having Difficulty with the Progression of Labor