NEET Biology Chemical Coordination and Integration Question Bank Self Evaluation Test - Chemical Co-ordination and Integration

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    In human, adult females oxytocin:

    A) Is secreted by anterior pituitary.

    B) Stimulates growth of mammary glands.

    C) Stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin.

    D) Causes strong uterine contractions during parturition.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] Oxytocin is an important hormone which is released in neurohypophysis of pituitary. It stimulates the contraction of smooth muscles. It stimulates and increases labour pain. Hence, it is a hormone for quick birth, whose high secretion results in parturition.


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