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go.lag

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on: Sep 28, 2013
) Labor contractions can be increased by the medical use of a synthetic drug that mimics the action of
A) inhibin.
B) luteinizing hormone.
C) oxytocin.
D) prolactin.
E) vasopressin.


coco

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Reply #1 on: Sep 29, 2013
From what I've read, it's C

Let me know if you need anything else. :)


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