NEETBiologyHuman ReproductionMCQ+4 / −1
Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans?
- ARelease of oxytocin
- BRelease of prolactin
- CIncrease in estrogen and progesterone ratio
- DSynthesis of prostaglandins
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Correct answer: B
The role of prolactin is not concerned with initiation of parturition in humans. Prolactin is responsible for milk synthesis in mammary glands. When the levels of estrogen and progesterone become low at parturition, then anterior pituitary activates to release prolactin.
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