When the critical hormone ___________ is released in high enough concentration by the mother's pituitary gland, the mother's uterus begins periodic contractions.

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Oxytocin is the hormone responsible for initiating contractions in the mother's uterus during labor. The hormone is released in response to stimuli such as fetal movement or pressure on the cervix. Corticotropin and cortisol are both involved in the body's stress response and do not play a direct role in initiating labor. Oxycontin is a pain medication and is not related to labor and delivery.

When the Critical Hormone ___________ Is Released in High Enough