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The hormone, which is a small peptide, that induces labor in pregnant women is A.oxytocin B.myoglobin C.vasopressin D.insulin

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Chapter15: The Endocrine System

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Problem 2SQ: Hormones are produced by ______________. a. endocrine glands and cells b. some neurons c. exocrine...

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A.oxytocin

B.myoglobin

C.vasopressin

D.insulin

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