NEETZoologyHuman Reproduction
Hormone Role A. Oxytocin 1.Triggers stronger uterine contractions during childbirth B. Placenta 2. Produces antibodies essential for newborns' immunity C. Colostrum 3. Induces the release of oxytocin and signals for parturition D. Pituitary gland 4. Secretes oxytocin during parturition
Options
- AA -2 , B - 3, C - 4, D -1
- BA -3 , B -1 , C -2 , D -4
- CA - 1, B -4 , C - 3, D -2
- DA - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
Correct answer
D. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
Step-by-step solution
Oxytocin: A hormone that stimulates stronger uterine contractions during childbirth. Placenta: Plays a role in triggering the release of oxytocin and initiating the foetal ejection reflex. Colostrum: The first milk produced that contains antibodies crucial for the newborn’s immune system. Pituitary gland: The gland that secretes oxytocin during parturition, enhancing uterine contractions.