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प्रश्न
From where the parturition signals arise-mother or foetus? Mention the main hormone involved in parturition.
उत्तर
The signals for parturition originate from the fully developed foetus and the placenta which induce mild uterine contractions called foetal ejection reflex. This triggers release of oxytocin from the maternal pituitary. The main hormone involved in parturition is oxytocin.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What is parturition? Which hormones are involved in induction of parturition?
The following question(s)/statement(s) has four suggested answers. Choose the correct option in the following case.
The act of expelling the full-term foetus from the uterus is termed as __________.
The milk secreted by the mammary glands soon after childbirth is called ____________.
What is colostrum? Write its significance.
Foetal ejection reflex in human female is induced by ______.
In human adult females oxytocin ______.
Delivery of developed fetus is scientifically called ______.
Oxytocin, necessary for parturition, is secreted by the fully-developed foetus and the placenta.
Which complex of hormones induces lactation?
Paturition is induced by a complex
