What is the primary role of the hormone oxytocin in the human body?
A
Regulation of blood sugar levels
B
Stimulation of uterine contractions during childbirth
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C
Regulation of thyroid hormone production
D
Stimulation of milk letdown during lactation
Explanation
Oxytocin plays a crucial role in stimulating uterine contractions during childbirth and milk letdown during lactation.
Source
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Hormones and Endocrine Markers
Endocrinology
Reproductive Hormones
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