A pregnant woman comes into the hospital past her due date. The doctor decides it is time for the baby to be delivered. Before performing a cesarean section, the doctor wants to try to induce labor. Which of the following would she most likely inject?

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Oxytocin is a hormone that stimulates contractions of the uterus and is commonly used to induce labor. Progesterone is involved in maintaining pregnancy, while LH and FSH are involved in the menstrual cycle and ovulation.

A Pregnant Woman Comes into the Hospital Past Her Due