Toward the end of pregnancy, the synthesis of oxytocin receptors in what reproductive organ increases?

Toward the end of pregnancy, the synthesis of oxytocin receptors in what reproductive organ increases?

  • Correct Answer: uterus
  • lungs
  • stomach
  • liver

Explanation: Oxytocin When fetal development is complete, the peptide-derived hormone oxytocin (tocia- = “childbirth”) stimulates uterine contractions and dilation of the cervix. Throughout most of pregnancy, oxytocin hormone receptors are not expressed at high levels in the uterus. Toward the end of pregnancy, the synthesis of oxytocin receptors in the uterus increases, and the smooth.

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