Injections of which of the following hormones will induce labor in a pregnant woman?

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Oxytocin is released naturally during labor to stimulate contractions. Injections of synthetic oxytocin can be used to induce or augment labor in women who are not experiencing contractions or whose contractions are not strong enough to progress labor. Estrogen, human chorionic gonadotropin, progesterone, and prolactin are all involved in various aspects of pregnancy but are not typically used to induce labor.

Injections of Which of the Following Hormones Will Induce Labor