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The signals for parturition originate from:


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placenta only

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placenta as well as fully developed foetus

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oxytocin released from maternal pituitary

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fully developed foetus only

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Solution

The correct option is B

placenta as well as fully developed foetus


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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