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Lactation Consultant

Category - Nutrition & Biochem

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What is the function of oxytocin in terms of breastfeeding?
  1. It helps the breasts to stay firm after weaning.
  2. It promotes contraction of the myoepithelial cells.
  3. It decreases myoepithelial cell contractions.
  4. It helps to permanently increase the breast size.
Explanation
Answer: B - The function of oxytocin is that it promotes the contraction of the myoepithelial cells. This contraction promotes the release of breast milk.
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