Which of the following hormones stimulates smooth muscle contractions during parturition?
A) oxytocin
B) FSH
C) HCG
D) LH
E) a combination of more than one of these

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Oxytocin is the hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland that stimulates smooth muscle contractions during parturition (childbirth) and lactation. It helps to stimulate contractions of the uterus during labor and also promotes milk ejection during breastfeeding. FSH, LH, and HCG do not play a direct role in smooth muscle contractions during parturition.

Which of the Following Hormones Stimulates Smooth Muscle Contractions During