NEET 2021 Biology question

Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans?

(A)Release of Oxytocin
(B)Release of ProlactinCorrect
(C)Increase in estrogen and progesterone ratio
(D)Synthesis of prostaglandins

Answer: (B)

Solution

Prolactin acts on mammary glands for milk production and is not involved in initiating parturition; oxytocin, prostaglandins and the rising estrogen : progesterone ratio

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