Ergometrine stops postpartum haemorrhage by:
A. Causing vasoconstriction of uterine arteries
B. Increasing tone of uterine muscle
C. Promoting coagulation
D. Inducing platelet aggregation

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Answer :

B. Increasing tone of uterine muscle

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