NEET Previous Year Question

Signals from fully developed foetus and placenta ultimately leads to a parturition which requires the release of

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AOestrogen from placenta
  2. BOxytocin from maternal pituitary
  3. COxytocin from foetal pituitary
  4. DRelaxin from placenta

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) Signals from the fully developed foetus and placenta trigger the release of oxytocin from the maternal pituitary gland, which causes strong uterine contractions during parturition (childbirth).

More Human Reproduction PYQs