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Which of the following is NOT one of the theories of labor onset mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the theories of labor onset mentioned in the text?
- Pressure on the cervix
- Rising fetal cortisol levels
- Change in the ratio of estrogen to progesterone (correct)
- Uterine muscle stretching
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of labor mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of labor mentioned in the text?
- Cervical dilation (correct)
- Uterine contractions
- Rupture of membranes
- Lightening
Which hormone works together with prostaglandins to initiate uterine contractions?
Which hormone works together with prostaglandins to initiate uterine contractions?
- Estrogen
- Oxytocin (correct)
- Cortisol
- Progesterone
What triggers uterine contractions according to the text?
What triggers uterine contractions according to the text?
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What does rising fetal cortisol levels do in relation to labor?
What does rising fetal cortisol levels do in relation to labor?
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