MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Signals for parturition arise from
A
Placenta
B
Fully developed foetus
C
Both placenta and fully developed foetus
D
Oxytocin released from maternal pituitary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The signals for parturition originates from a fully developed foetus and placenta which induce mild uterine contraction. This triggers the release of oxytocin (birth hormone) from the maternal pituitary gland.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Oxytocin from maternal pituitary’.

There is 1 question to complete.