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During pregnancy, what triggers the process of parturition (childbirth)?
During pregnancy, what triggers the process of parturition (childbirth)?
- Signals from the fully developed foetus and placenta (correct)
- Differentiation of mammary glands
- Release of oxytocin from the maternal pituitary
- Vigorous contraction of the uterus
What hormone is responsible for causing stronger uterine contractions during parturition?
What hormone is responsible for causing stronger uterine contractions during parturition?
- Prolactin
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Oxytocin (correct)
What is the average duration of human pregnancy?
What is the average duration of human pregnancy?
- 3 months
- 12 months
- 6 months
- 9 months (correct)
What is the process called when the baby is expelled out of the uterus through the birth canal?
What is the process called when the baby is expelled out of the uterus through the birth canal?
What is the name of the milk produced during the initial few days of lactation?
What is the name of the milk produced during the initial few days of lactation?
What triggers the release of oxytocin from the maternal pituitary during parturition?
What triggers the release of oxytocin from the maternal pituitary during parturition?
What is the name of the process where the mammary glands of the female start producing milk?
What is the name of the process where the mammary glands of the female start producing milk?
What is the role of colostrum in newborn babies?
What is the role of colostrum in newborn babies?
What is the name of the hormone that is released from the maternal pituitary during parturition?
What is the name of the hormone that is released from the maternal pituitary during parturition?
What is the name of the process where the placenta is expelled out of the uterus?
What is the name of the process where the placenta is expelled out of the uterus?
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