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In an adult human female,oxytocin is responsible for:

  • A
    Stimulating the pituitary to secrete vasopressin.
  • B
    Inducing strong uterine contractions during parturition.
  • C
    Being secreted by the anterior pituitary.
  • D
    Stimulating the growth of mammary glands.
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