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Describe the process of Parturition in humans.


Parturition is the process of childbirth or the delivery of the foetus because of vigorous contraction of uterus at the end of the pregnancy which is after the 9 month gestation period. It is induced by a complex neuroendocrine mechanism. Fully developed foetus gives the signal which induces mild uterine contraction called foetal ejection reflex. This triggers results in release of oxytocin from maternal pituitary. The oxytocin results in stronger contractions of the uterine walls and the secretion of more and more oxytocin. The effect of oxytocin and uterine wall contraction leads to stronger contraction which leads to the expulsion of the foetus through the birth canal or parturition.

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Draw a diagram of the microscopic structure of human sperm. Label the following parts in it and write their functions.

(a) Acrosome

(b) Nucleus

(c) Middle piece


Write the location and function of the sertoli cells in humans. 


When and where do chorionic villi appear in humans? State their function.


Write the function of each one of the following:

(a) (Oviducal) Fimbriae

(b) Coleoptile

(c) Oxytocin

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