Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Human Reproduction

Question:
From where does the signal of parturition originate ?
Options:
Both placenta and fully developed foetus .
Only through fully developed foetus .
Only through placenta .
None of these .
Correct Answer:
Both placenta and fully developed foetus .
Explanation:
Vigorous contraction of the uterus at the end of pregnancy causes expulsion/delivery of the foetus. This process of delivery of the foetus (childbirth) is called parturition. Parturition is induced by a complex neuroendocrine mechanism. The signals for parturition originate from the fully developed foetus and the placenta which induce mild uterine contractions called foetal ejection reflex.