NEET Previous Year Question

Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans?

Topic: NEET PYQ

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

  1. AIncrease in oestrogen and progesterone ratio
  2. BSynthesis of prostaglandins
  3. CRelease of oxytocin
  4. DRelease of prolactin

Correct answer: D

Solution

(d) Initiation of parturition involves:
Increase in oestrogen : progesterone ratio
Synthesis of prostaglandins
Release of oxytocin causing uterine contractions
Prolactin is mainly involved in milk production, not initiation of childbirth.

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