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 In human adult females oxytocin
 

Option: 1

Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin 
 


Option: 2

Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
 


Option: 3

Is secreted by anterior pituitary 
 


Option: 4

Stimulates growth of mammary glands.


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Parturition -

  • Parturition begins with a series of involuntary contractions of the uterus that are experienced as labour pains.
  • The contraction of the uterine muscles is increased by oxytocin.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

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