Which hormone triggers the onset of labor? (2019)

Practice Questions

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Which hormone triggers the onset of labor? (2019)
  1. Oxytocin
  2. Estrogen
  3. Progesterone
  4. Relaxin

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which hormone triggers the onset of labor? (2019)
  • Step 1: Understand that labor is the process of childbirth.
  • Step 2: Learn that hormones are chemical messengers in the body.
  • Step 3: Identify that oxytocin is a specific hormone involved in childbirth.
  • Step 4: Know that oxytocin is released by the body when labor is about to start.
  • Step 5: Recognize that oxytocin causes the uterus to contract.
  • Step 6: Conclude that these contractions help to initiate and progress labor.
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