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The process of delivery of the foetus is...

The process of delivery of the foetus is called

A

parturition

B

implantation

C

fertilisation

D

lactation

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for the term that describes the process of delivering a fetus. 2. **Evaluate the Options**: The options provided are: - Parturition - Implantation - Fertilization - Lactation 3. **Define Each Term**: - **Parturition**: This is the process of childbirth, which involves the delivery of the baby and the placenta from the uterus through the vagina to the outside world. - **Implantation**: This refers to the stage in early pregnancy when a fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus. - **Fertilization**: This is the union of the paternal sperm and the maternal egg, leading to the formation of an embryo. - **Lactation**: This is the process of milk secretion by the mother after giving birth. 4. **Identify the Correct Answer**: Based on the definitions, parturition is specifically the process of delivering the fetus, making it the correct answer. 5. **Conclusion**: The process of delivery of the fetus is called **Parturition**. ---
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