Select the CORRECT answer. OxytocinGroup of answer choicesStimulates synthesis of milk by the milk glands.Is not important for stimulating uterine contractions.Causes contraction of the smooth muscle cells of the mammary glands.Is secreted from the placenta.
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Select the CORRECT answer. OxytocinGroup of answer choicesStimulates synthesis of milk by the milk glands.Is not important for stimulating uterine contractions.Causes contraction of the smooth muscle cells of the mammary glands.Is secreted from the placenta.
Solution
Oxytocin stimulates synthesis of milk by the milk glands and causes contraction of the smooth muscle cells of the mammary glands. It is also important for stimulating uterine contractions. However, it is not secreted from the placenta, but from the pituitary gland. Therefore, the correct answer is "Stimulates synthesis of milk by the milk glands."
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