NEET Biology question

Statement 1: Vigorous contraction of the uterus at the end of pregnancy causes expulsion of the foetus. Statement 2: The stimulatory reflex between uterine contraction and oxytocin secretion results in weakening of the contractions.

(A)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1
(B)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1
(C)Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is falseCorrect
(D)Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true

Answer: (C)

Solution

Strong, rhythmic uterine contractions at the end of pregnancy do expel the foetus during parturition, so Statement 1 is true, but the positive-feedback reflex between uterine

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