The foetal ejection reflex in humans triggers the release of
- oxytocin from foetal pituitary
- human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) from placenta
- oxytocin from maternal pituitary
- human placental lactogen (hPL) from placenta
Answer
(3) oxytocin from maternal pituitary
Solution
As per NCERT, the signals for parturition originate from the fully developed foetus and the placenta, which induce mild uterine contractions called the foetal ejection reflex.
⇒ This triggers the release of oxytocin from the maternal pituitary.
⇒ Oxytocin acts on the uterine muscle and causes stronger uterine contractions, which in turn stimulate further secretion of oxytocin, leading to expulsion of the baby.
∴ The foetal ejection reflex triggers release of oxytocin from the maternal pituitary.
Answer: (3)