Assertion : Parturition is induced by neural signal in maternal pituitary. Reason : At the end of gestation period, the maternal pituitary release prolactin which causes uterine contractions.

Step-by-step solution

The process of delivery of the foetus (childbirth) is called parturition. Parturition is induced by a complex neuroendocrine mechanism. The signals for parturition originate from the fully developed foetus and the placenta which induce mild uterine contractions called foetal ejection reflex. This triggers release of oxytocin from the maternal pituitary. Oxytocin acts on the uterine muscle and causes stronger uterine contractions, which in turn stimulates further secretion of oxytocin. The stimulatory reflex between