.Which of these is not an important component of
initiation of parturition in humans?
(a) Release of oxytocin
(b) Release of prolactin
(c) Increase in estrogen and progesterone ratio
(d) Synthesis of prostaglandins

1 Answer

Answer :

b) Release of prolactin

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