NEETBiologyHuman ReproductionMCQ+4 / −1
Signals for parturition originate from :
- APlacenta only
- BFully developed foetus only
- CBoth placenta as well as fully developed foetus
- DOxytocin released from maternal pituitary
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Correct answer: C
The signals for child birth (parturition) originate from the fully matured foetus and placenta which induce mild uterine contractions called foetal ejection reflex.
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