During the 'Ferguson reflex,' stretching of the cervix leads to a positive feedback loop involving which pituitary hormone?
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Correct answer: Oxytocin
Cervical stretch sends neural signals to the hypothalamus, triggering the release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary. Oxytocin increases uterine contractions, which further stretches the cervix, amplifying the cycle until birth.
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