10 Questions
What is the primary function of prolactin hormone during pregnancy?
Increase milk secretion
Which hormone is responsible for uterine contraction before and after delivery?
Oxytocin
What effect does oxytocin have on uterine blood vessels after delivery?
Decrease bleeding
How does oxytocin facilitate milk ejection during breastfeeding?
Induces uterine cramping
When does the level of oxytocin increase significantly?
During pregnancy
What physiological changes occur in the uterus due to oxytocin during delivery?
Constriction of uterine blood vessels
How does oxytocin help in the descent of the fetus during delivery?
Inducing uterine cramping
Which of the following statements is true regarding prolactin hormone during pregnancy?
It promotes the glandular production of colostrum
What is the role of oxytocin in milk ejection during breastfeeding?
Inducing uterine cramping
How does oxytocin contribute to reducing postpartum bleeding?
Constricting uterine blood vessels
Test your knowledge on the hormones produced by the pituitary gland, including Prolactin and Oxytocin. Learn about their functions in milk secretion, labor, and delivery.
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