The hormone that stimulates powerful uterine contractions and aids labor in its later stages is known as:

A) Pitocin
B) oxytocin
C) prolactin
D) estrogen

B) oxytocin
Oxytocin is released by the posterior pituitary gland, stimulates powerful uterine contractions, and aids labor in its later stages.

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Spontaneous combustion reactions describe which of the following?

a. A substance that absorbs its own heat of reaction ultimately reaching its autoignition point, at which it self-ignites. b. The ignition of materials from a piloted ignition source c. Ignition from a hot surface d. Combustion in oxygen-rich environments

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