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What is the action of oxytocin in small doses, when used as intravenous infusion in a full term uterus?

A
Relaxes uterus
B
Induces uterine contractions
C
Causes cervical dilatation
D
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High-Yield Explanation
Oxytocin increases the force and frequency of uterine contractions. With low doses, full relaxation occurs in between contractions. Ref.Essentials of medical pharmacology TD Tripathi 7th edition page no.329)

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