Diem is pregnant with identical twins. She also suffers from schizophrenia. When her sons Wes and Cam are 19 years old, Wes is diagnosed with schizophrenia, but Cam is not. The twins are also different in personality: Wes is very impulsive, indulgent, and not very good at planning, while Cam is more reserved. When they have a conversation, Wes usually does all the talking and Cam the listening.
-To trigger contractions during birth,Diem's _________________.

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The pituitary gland releases oxytocin, which is responsible for triggering contractions during childbirth. Endorphins are involved in pain relief, but they do not play a direct role in initiating labor. The hypothalamus also plays a role in regulating hormone release, but oxytocin is specifically released from the pituitary gland during childbirth.

Diem Is Pregnant with Identical Twins