REPRODUCTION
HUMAN 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: –Secretes oxytocin during parturition: placenta secretes innumerable hormones to nourish embryos however it doesn’t secrete the hormone oxytocin that is employed for delivery of babies.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Which of the following is not a function of oxytocin? The answer is b. Stimulating contractions in pelvic muscles before parturition.
Detailed explanation-3: -Placenta is not involved in urine formation.
Detailed explanation-4: -The major function of placenta is to provide the nutrition to the growing embryo and facilitates the removal of carbon dioxide and waste products by diffusion. The placenta also secretes estrogen however, not oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by posterior pituitary gland during parturition.
Detailed explanation-5: -So the correct option is ‘ Secrets oxytocin during parturition’.