The hormone that stimulates the contraction of the uterus during childbirth is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The hormone that stimulates the contraction of the uterus during childbirth is:
A. Estrogen
B. Prolactin
C. Oxytocin
D. Progesterone
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Oxytocin, released from the posterior pituitary, stimulates uterine smooth muscle contractions during parturition (childbirth) and milk ejection during lactation. Prolactin stimulates milk production. Estrogen and progesterone regulate reproductive cycle and maintain pregnancy. Oxytocin is also known as the 'love hormone' and functions through positive feedback during labor.

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