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What organ causes uterine contractions?

Oxytocin causes the uterus to contract. Oxytocin is released by the posterior pituitary gland.


Anything that contains oxytocin?

Oxytocin is a neurohormone that is released to stimulate uterine contractions. When labor is induced, Pitocin is given. This is a synthetic form of oxytocin. Additionally, oxytocin stimulates mammary glands for milk let down in breast feeding mothers.


Produces oxytocin and ADH that are released within the posterior pituitary gland?

ADH and Oxytocin is produced by hypothalamus.It is secreted by inferior pitutory.


When was surge strips released?

The first surge strip was released in 1961. Olson Electronics distributed the strips.


What hormone is released in large quantities just prior to childbirth is?

Oxytocin


What organ contains target cells for oxytocin?

Oxytocin is released by posterior pitutory.It is produced by hypothalamus.


Does oxytocin prevents premature births?

No oxytocin is used to stimulate labor. In humans, oxytocin stimulates milk let down during lactation, uterine contraction during birth and is released during sexual orgasm in both men and women.


Does the kidney produce melanin and oxytocin?

No, Melanin produced by melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis (skin o.O), and the Oxytocin is released by the pituitary gland, to ease birth and more.


How do you spell surge and what does it mean?

"Surge" is spelled as S-U-R-G-E. It can mean a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, like a surge of waves or electricity. It can also refer to a sudden, rapid increase or rise in something, such as a surge in demand for a product or service.


Why oxytocin is called birth hormone?

Oxytocin is called the birth hormone because of its important role in childbirth and breastfeeding. It is released during labour, facilitating birth and it is also released on stimulation of the nipples, helping the release of breast milk.


When will the fitbit surge release too the public?

The Fitbit Charge HR and Surge was released on the 1st of December 2014


What is oxytocin and what role does it play in human reproduction?

Oxytocin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. It causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor. Next time, actually do your bio homework though (;