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प्रश्न
What is foetal ejection reflex? Explain how it leads to parturition?
उत्तर
Mild uterine contraction at the time of child birth is called foetal ejection reflex. This triggers the release of oxytocin from the maternal pituitary. Oxytocin induces strong uterine contraction which finally leads to parturition.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give a scientific term for the following:
An act of expelling the full-term foetus from mother’s uterus at the end of gestation.
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 most important hormone in initiating and maintaining lactation after birth is ____________.
The milk secreted by the mammary glands soon after childbirth is called ____________.
Colostrum is rich in ____________.
What is colostrum? Write its significance.
Foetal ejection reflex in human female is induced by ______.
Which one of the following is not the function of placenta? It ______.
Assertion: Parturition is induced by complex neuroendocrine mechanisms.
Reason: At the end of the gestation period, the maternal pituitary releases prolactin which causes uterine contractions.
From where the parturition signals arise-mother or foetus? Mention the main hormone involved in parturition.
