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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Reproduction

Question:

Which of the following hormone acts on the uterine muscles and cause strong uterine contractions during foetal ejection reflex?

Options:

LCG

LPL

Relaxin

Oxytocin

Correct Answer:

Oxytocin

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4)- Oxytocin

The process of delivery of foetus is called as parturition. Parturition is the act of expelling the full-term foetus from the mother's uterus at the end of gestation. In this process fully developed foetus produces foetal ejection reflex which stimulates pituitary to release oxytocin hormone. This hormone causes vigorous uterine contraction that leads to the delivery of foetus. This process is also known as the delivery of the foetus when the pregnancy period gets over. The importance of parturition is that the event results in the foetus to come out of the womb. The process is accompanied with the onset of lactation.