HardZoologyHuman Reproduction
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The signals for parturition originate from:
A
The mother's pituitary only
B
The fully developed fetus and the placenta
C
The ovary
D
The hypothalamus
Explanation
These signals induce mild uterine contractions called the "fetal ejection reflex," which triggers the release of oxytocin.
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