Which event occurs during (or just prior to) parturition?
A) Estrogen stimulates myometrial cells to remove gap junctions.
B) Oxytocin stimulates myometrial cells to produce estrogen receptors.
C) Mechanoreceptors in the placenta send action potentials to the hypothalamus.
D) Oxytocin is secreted into the general circulation at an increased rate.
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