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Foetal ejection reflex in human female is induced by

  • Option 1)

    release oxytocin from pituitary

  • Option 2)

    fully developed foetus and placenta

  • Option 3)

    differentiation of mammary glands

  • Option 4)

    pressure exerted by amniotic fluid

 

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As we discussed in concept

Foetal ejection reflex. -

The signals for parturition originate from the fully developed foetus and the placenta which induce mild uterine contractions called foetal ejection reflex.

- wherein

This triggers release of oxytocin from the maternal pituitary. Oxytocin acts on the uterine muscle and causes stronger uterine contractions, which in turn stimulates further secretion of oxytocin.

 

 

 


Option 1)

release oxytocin from pituitary

This option is incorrect.

Option 2)

fully developed foetus and placenta

This option is correct.

Option 3)

differentiation of mammary glands

This option is incorrect.

Option 4)

pressure exerted by amniotic fluid

This option is incorrect.

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