Q155 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 1) · Zoology

Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans?

A
Increase in estrogen and progesterone ratio
B
Synthesis of prostaglandins
C
Release of oxytocin
Correct answer
D
Release of prolactin

Solution

Prolactin has no role in parturition, it helps in lactation process, (lactogenic hormone), development of mammary glands (mammotropin) & maintenance of corpus luteum (leutotropin).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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