Parturition in Humans

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Parturition in Humans: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Parturition, Foetal Ejection Reflex and, Role of Oxytocin in Parturition

Important Questions on Parturition in Humans

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Which of the following gland stimulates the pituitary to release the hormone responsible for parturition?

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Which hormone is responsible for severe uterine contractions during parturition?

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During parturition, the mild uterine contractions which lead to expulsion of the foetus is known as

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The scientific name of childbirth is

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Read the following statements and select the correct option indicating the right statement:

I. Foetal ejection reflex is shown by the mother.

II. Foetus show movements first time in the 7th month of pregnancy.

III. Signals from the fully developed foetus and placenta begin parturition.

IV. Embryo’s heart is formed after 2nd month of pregnancy.

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Which of the following statements are correct?

Statement A: Relaxin is a hormone secreted by the ovary and placenta.

Statement B: It relaxes the pelvic ligaments and softens and widens the cervix during childbirth.

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Oxytocin acts on which of the following layers of the uterine wall?

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Which of the following is/are used to induce parturition?

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Choose the incorrect match from the following.

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Which of the following is not an important step in the event of parturition?

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Parturition is induced by

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Read the following sentences and select the correct option with all true statements.

a. During parturition, oxytocin induces intense contractions in the uterus.

b. After parturition oxytocin stimulates milk ejection.

c. The labour pain during childbirth is due to oxytocin.

d. Oxytocin secreted from the placenta and ovary.

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Read the following sentences and select the correct option with all true statements.

i. During parturition, oxytocin induces intense contractions in the uterus.
ii. After parturition oxytocin stimulates milk ejection.
iii. The labour pain during child-birth is due to oxytocin.
iv. Oxytocin is secreted from placenta and ovary.

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Foetal ejection reflex in human female is induced by

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Foetal ejection reflex in human female is induced by

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Signals for parturition originate from

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The signals for parturition originate from