Chemical Coordination and IntegrationHard
Question
The function of oxytocin is to help in
Options
A.growth
B.lactation
C.child birth
D.gametogenesis
Solution
Oxytocin causes contraction of the smooth muscles of myometrium forcing the foetus out of the uterus. Oxytocin is also involved in ejection of milk, but not actation (actual production of milk). For milk to be produced, prolactin must be present.
Create a free account to view solution
View Solution FreeTopic: Chemical Coordination and Integration·Practice all Chemical Coordination and Integration questions
More Chemical Coordination and Integration Questions
Ovulation is stimulated by...The secretion of aldosterone by adrenal cortex is directly controlled by...Mainy which type of hormones control the menstrual cycle in human beings ?...Injury to adrenal cortex is not likely to affect the secrection of which one of the following?...Which one of the following statements is correct?...