Which of the following statements about oxytocin is correct?

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Which of the following statements about oxytocin is correct?

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Oxytocin is secreted by the anterior pituitary. Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth. Correct Oxytocin reduces milk production in lactating mothers. Oxytocin secretion is inhibited during labor.

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Oxytocin, secreted by the posterior pituitary, stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and milk ejection during lactation.

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