Signals for parturition originate from

(A)both placenta as well as fully developed foetus
(B)oxytocin released from maternal pituitary
(C)placenta only
(D)fully developed foetus only.

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Verbatim line

The signals for parturition originate from the fully developed foetus and the placenta which induce mild uterine contractions called **foetal ejection reflex**.

Chapter: Human Reproduction
Section: 2.7 PARTURITION AND LACTATION
Page: 12
Words matched: 22 of 22

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0, emb=1.0, combined=1.0). Verified: high — The span explicitly states 'The signals for parturition originate from the fully developed foetus and the placenta', which directly matches option A and distinguishes it from options B, C, and D.

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