Question

Parturition duct in female is called

• A. Uterus
• B. Oviduct
• C. Vagina
• D. Cervix

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Vagina

• Parturition is the term used for the birth of a child after completion of the gestation period.
• Vigorous contraction of the uterus at the end of pregnancy causes the delivery of the fetus through the vaginal tube.
• The vagina is a muscular tube that is elastic and it is a pathway for menstrual flow and birth canal therefore it is known as the parturition duct.
• This process of delivery of the fetus takes place under the influence of the hormone oxytocin which causes strong uterine contraction.

So, the correct answer is option C.