alleryStart learning →Which hormone induces uterine contractions and stimulates lactation?
AProlactin
BOxytocin
CThyroxine
DVasopressin
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Oxytocin
Oxytocin triggers contraction of uterine muscle during labour and milk ejection during lactation.
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