In a pregnant woman having prolonged labour pains, if child birth has to be hastened i.e. to aid parturition, it is advisable to administer a hormone that can

Options

A. Activate the smooth muscles
B. Increase the metabolic rate
C. Release glucose into the blood
D. Stimulate the ovary

Answer

A

Explanation

Oxytocin secreted by posterior pituitary during delivery act on uterus causes stretching of the cervix of the uterus and stimulates contraction of smooth muscles cells of uterus during child birth.