NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

ENDOCRINE GLANDS

Please wait while the activity loads.
If this activity does not load, try refreshing your browser. Also, this page requires javascript. Please visit using a browser with javascript enabled.

If loading fails, click here to try again

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What hormone stimulates uterine contraction during childbirth and releases milk in nursing mothers?

A	prolactin
B	calcitonin
C	T3 and T4
D	oxytocin

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Oxytocin is a natural hormone that stimulates uterine contractions in childbirth and lactation after childbirth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Suckling also induces a release of oxytocin from nerves within the brain where oxytocin facilitates both physiological and psychological adaptations for breastfeeding and motherhood. Oxytocin promotes prolactin release and thereby milk production.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oxytocin is released in response to activation of sensory nerves during labor, breastfeeding and sexual activity. In addition oxytocin is released in response to low intensity stimulation of the skin, e.g., in response to touch, stroking, warm temperature, etc.

There is 1 question to complete.