PHYSIOLOGY
REPRODUCTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Secretes oxytocin during parturition
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secretes estrogen
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Facilitates removal of CO2 and waste
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facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo
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Detailed explanation-1: -The placenta also secretes estrogen however, not oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by posterior pituitary gland during parturition. Thus, the correct answer is option (D), ‘Secretes oxytocin during parturition.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: Secretes oxytocin during parturition:-placenta secretes lots of hormones to nourish embryos but it doesn’t secrete oxytocin hormone which is used for delivery of babies. Hence this is not the function of placenta. So the option is correct with respect to the question.
Detailed explanation-3: -The answer is b. Stimulating contractions in pelvic muscles before parturition. Oxytocin only acts or targets the uterus and the mammary glands. Therefore, oxytocin has nothing to do with pelvic muscle contractions.
Detailed explanation-4: -So the correct option is ‘ Secrets oxytocin during parturition’.