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Signals from the fully developed fetus and placenta ultimately lead to parturition which requires the release of:

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Signals from the fully developed fetus and placenta ultimately lead to parturition which requires the release of:
aEstrogen from placenta
bOxytocin from foetal pituitary
cOxytocin from maternal pituitary
dRelaxin from placenta
✓ Correct answer: c) Oxytocin from maternal pituitary
ExplanationThe foetal ejection reflex, initiated by signals from the fully developed foetus and placenta, triggers the release of oxytocin from the maternal pituitary, which causes strong uterine contractions
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