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NEET 2012
Exam
NEET
Year
2012
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Human Reproduction

NEET 2012 · Zoology · Human Reproduction

Signals for parturition originate from

Signals for parturition originate from

Options

  1. Aboth placenta as well as fully developed foetus
  2. Boxytocin released from maternal pituitary
  3. Cplacenta only
  4. Dfully developed foetus only

Correct answer

A. both placenta as well as fully developed foetus

Step-by-step solution

The signals for parturition originates from a fully developed foetus and placenta which induce mild uterine contraction. This triggers the release of oxytocin (birth hormone) from the maternal pituitary gland.
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