NEET Biology question

Signals from fully developed foetus and placenta ultimately lead to parturition which requires the release of

(A)Estrogen from placenta
(B)Oxytocin from maternal pituitaryCorrect
(C)Oxytocin from foetal pituitary
(D)Relaxin from placenta

Answer: (B)

Solution

Mild uterine contractions generated by signals from the fully mature foetus and placenta (the foetal ejection reflex) trigger the release of oxytocin from the mother's

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