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Oxytocin is used to...

Oxytocin is used to

A

milk ejection

B

Parturition

C

Let down process

D

All of the above

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Oxytocin**: - Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the posterior pituitary gland (neurohypophysis). - It plays a crucial role in various physiological processes. 2. **Functions of Oxytocin**: - **Milk Ejection**: Oxytocin is responsible for the ejection of milk from the mammary glands during breastfeeding. - **Parturition**: It stimulates contractions of the uterus during childbirth, facilitating the delivery process. - **Let Down Process**: This refers to the release of milk from the breast, which is also mediated by oxytocin. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - The question presents four options: 1. Milk ejection 2. Parturition 3. Let down process 4. All of the above - Since oxytocin is involved in all three processes mentioned, we can conclude that the correct answer includes all of them. 4. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct answer is **"All of the above"**.
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