MCQ
Hormone, which is responsible for contraction of uterus is
  • A
    Vasopressin
  • Oxytocin
  • C
    Thyrotropin
  • D
    Gonadotropin

Answer

Correct option: B.
Oxytocin
b
Oxytocin hormone is secreted from neurohypophysis of pituitary. It stimulates the contraction of the smooth muscles of uterus inducing labour pain for child birth.

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