Stretching of the cervix would cause an increase in the blood levels of
A) estrogen.
B) progesterone.
C) oxytocin.
D) relaxin.
E) chorionic gonadotropin.

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Stretching of the cervix causes an increase in the release of oxytocin from the pituitary gland. Oxytocin then stimulates uterine contractions, which help to further stretch the cervix and ultimately aid in childbirth.

Stretching of the Cervix Would Cause an Increase in the Blood