Tokiko is 9 months pregnant and her doctor just gave her a dose of a synthetic oxytocin. Why would a doctor administer this at the end of her pregnancy?

a. It will help increase the lung capacity of the baby.
b. This will help her progress through the third stage of labor.
c. Oxytocin will help stimulate contractions and progress labor.
d. This helps the placenta be delivered.

Answer: C

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