A synthetic form of oxytocin is sometimes administered to women prior to childbirth. What would be the effect of administration of this drug?
A) Stimulate milk production for breast feeding
B) Stimulate uterine contractions to help with labor
C) Inhibit uterine contractions to prevent labor
D) Stimulate ACTH production to help lower blood pressure

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Oxytocin is a hormone that stimulates uterine contractions, which can help induce or accelerate labor. Synthetic oxytocin is often used for this purpose in medical settings.

A Synthetic Form of Oxytocin Is Sometimes Administered to Women