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25.02.2020 • 
Biology

During childbirth, the endocrine hormone oxytocin causes muscle contraction in the uterus. The other muscles in the mother's body do not contract. Which statement correctly explains this scenario?

A) The non-uterine muscles in the mother's body do not contain receptors for oxytocin.
B) Oxytocin do not travel through the blood, so they do not make contact with non-uterine muscles.
C) Oxytocin is relcased by the uterus only, so other muscles do not receive its signals.
D) The other muscles in the mother's body are temporarily paralyzed by the epidural, a medication intended to prevent pain

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