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During childbirth, the endocrine hormone oxytocin causes muscle contraction in the uterus. The other muscles in the mother's body do not contract. Which statement correctly explains this scenario?
A) The non-uterine muscles in the mother's body do not contain receptors for oxytocin.
B) Endocrine hormones such as oxytocin do not travel through the blood, so they do not make contact with non-uterine muscles.
C) Oxytocin is released by the uterus only, so other muscles do not receive its signals.
D) Oxytocin is released by the fetus and diffuses into the amniotic fluid inside the uterus. Therefore, only uterine muscles are stimulated.
E) The other muscles in the mother's body are temporarily paralyzed by the epidural, a medication intended to prevent pain.
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