Question

Hormone secreted during child birth is

• A. Thyroxine
• B. Relaxin
• C. Progesterone
• D. Glucocorticoid

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Relaxin

A. Thyroxine is secreted from thyroid gland. It stimulates the consumption of oxygen by metabolically active tissues and also increases the oxidation of glucose in tissues.

B. Relaxin is a protein hormone secreted by placenta. It dilates the cervix and aids in childbirth.

C. Progesterone is a steroid female sex hormone which is also known as pregnancy hormone. It maintains the inner lining of uterus which aids in implantation of embryo in the uterus.

D. Glucocorticoid hormones are secreted from adrenal cortex and regulate carbohydrate metabolism , storage of glycogen and increase reabsorption of sodium and water from the renal tubules.

So, the correct answer is 'Relaxin'.