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Assertion : Pitocin or oxytocin is also called as 'birth hormone'.
Reason : Pitocin helps in contractionn of uterine muscles.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

C

If Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D

If Assertion is false, but Reason is true

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The correct Answer is:
A
Pitocin (oxytocin) is also called as birth hormone because it promotes the contraction of the uterine muscles during childbirth.
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