What is parturition? Which hormones are involved in induction of parturition?
(Exercise Q.18)
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→ Parturition is the process of giving birth to a baby as the development of the foetus gets completed in the mother's womb.
→ The hormones involved in this process are oxytocin and relaxin.
→ Oxytocin leads to the contraction of smooth muscles of myometrium of the uterus, which directs the full term foetus towards the birth canal.
→ On the other hand, relaxin hormone causes relaxation of the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for child birth.
→ The hormones involved in this process are oxytocin and relaxin.
→ Oxytocin leads to the contraction of smooth muscles of myometrium of the uterus, which directs the full term foetus towards the birth canal.
→ On the other hand, relaxin hormone causes relaxation of the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for child birth.
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