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NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: HUMAN REPRODUCTION
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Assertion: Parturition is induced by neural signal in maternal pituitary.
Reason: At the end of gestation period, the maternal pituitary releases prolactin which causes uterine contractions.
Reason: At the end of gestation period, the maternal pituitary releases prolactin which causes uterine contractions.
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Correct option: D
If both Assertion and Reason are false
Option D is correct because parturition is induced by signals from the fully developed fetus and placenta, not primarily by neural signals in the maternal pituitary, and the pituitary releases oxytocin, not prolactin, for uterine contractions.
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