Question
Describe the process of Parturition in humans.
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Answer
Signals originate from the fully developed foetus and placenta,
Induce mild uterine contractions (foetal ejection reflex),
Triggers release of oxytocin (from maternal pituitary),
Oxytocin acts on uterine muscles and cause stronger uterine contractions,
Stimulatory reflex between the uterine contraction and oxytocin secretion continues resulting in stronger and stronger contraction,
Expel the baby from the uterus.
Induce mild uterine contractions (foetal ejection reflex),
Triggers release of oxytocin (from maternal pituitary),
Oxytocin acts on uterine muscles and cause stronger uterine contractions,
Stimulatory reflex between the uterine contraction and oxytocin secretion continues resulting in stronger and stronger contraction,
Expel the baby from the uterus.
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