Question

In pregnant woman having prolonged labour pains, if the childbirth has to be hastened, it is advisable to administer a hormone that can

• A. Activate the smooth muscles
• B. Increase the metabolic rate
• C. Release glucose into the blood
• D. Stimulate the ovary

Answer 1

The correct option is A Activate the smooth muscles

During parturition or childbirth, there are labour pains which are contractions of the smooth muscles which help in dilation of the cervix and vaginal canal to help in childbirth. sometimes, the woman suffers from prolonged labour pains but there are complications which delay the birth of the baby. Generally, at this stage, in order to allow the baby to be delivered easily, the woman is injected with the hormone which will activate the smooth muscles. The smooth muscles will contract and dilate the canal which will help the baby to come out easily. There is no effect of increasing the metabolic rate or level of glucose in the blood. Stimulation of the ovary will have no effect on the birth process.

So, the correct answer is option A.