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In human adult females, oxytocin...

In human adult females, oxytocin

A

stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin

B

causes strong uterine contractions during parturition

C

is secreted by anterior pituitary

D

stimulates growth of mammary glands.

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B
In humna adult females, oxytocin is a hormo released by the pituitary gland (neurohypophysis), that causes contraction of the uterine muscles during labour.
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