Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 50.4, Problem 2SB
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The hormone is responsible for inducing labor in a pregnant woman.

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During childbirth, many hormones are involved, such as endorphins, adrenaline, prolactin, and other stress-related hormones. They are chemical messengers that smoothly regulate the labor and childbirth during pregnancy.

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