Question

Read the following statements carefully and select the correct statement(s).
(i) hPL plays a major role in parturition.
(ii) Fetus shows movements first time in the $7^{\text{th }}$ month of pregnancy.
(iii) Signal for parturition comes from fully developed fetus and placenta.
(iv) Embryo's heart is formed by the $2^{\text{nd }}$ month of pregnancy.

• A. (ii) and (iii)
• B. (iii) only
• C. (ii) and (iv)
• D. (i) and (iv)

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Signal for parturition comes from fully developed fetus and placenta. Oxytocin and relaxin play major role in parturition. Fetus shows movements first time during fifth month of pregnancy. Embryo’s heart is formed after the first month of pregnancy.