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84. What is parturition? Which hormone is involved in induction of parturition?


Parturition is the process of delivery of the foetus. It is characterised by vigorous contraction of the uterine walls at the end of pregnancy leading to expulsion or delivery for the foetus

The hormone involved in the induction of parturition is Oxytocin which stimulate stronger contraction of uterine walls which ultimately lead to the expulsion of the baby from the uterus, through birth canal.

 

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