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Read the following sentences about human reproduction: A. The process of childbirth or parturition is induced by a complex neuroendocrine mechanism involving oxytocin. B. The reproductive cycle of all primate mammals is called the menstrual cycle. C. Most of the major organ systems of the foetus including genital organ systems of the foetus including genital organs are developed by the end of 24 weeks. D . The second meiotic division of secondary oocyte is unequal and results in the formation of an ovum and a second polar body. How many from the above is/ are incorrect ?

Given below are assertion and reason . Point out if both are true with reason being correct explanation (A). Both true but reason is not correct explanation (B), assertion true but reason is wrong (C ), both are wrong (D). Assertion: Parturition is induced by neural signal in materianl pituitary . Reason: At the end of gestation period. the maternal pituitary releases productin whichcauses uterine contractions.

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Read following statements (a-d) and choose the option with only correct statements. a. Parturition occurs due to a complex neuroendocrine mechanism at the end of gestation period. b. The signals for parturition originate from fully developed foetus and placenta which induces mild uterine contraction. c. Foetal ejection reflex triggers release of oxytocin from foetal pituitary. d. Oxytocin reduces uterine contraction under positive feedback control and causes expulsion of placenta followed by foetus known as parturition. a and b b and c c and d a and d

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Read the following sentences and select the correct option with all true statements. i. During parturition , oxytocin induces intense contractions in the uterus. ii. After parturition oxytocin stimulates milk ejection. iii . The labour pain of during child-birth is due to oxytocin . iv. oxytocin is secreted from placenta and ovary .