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QuestionChoice
Prostaglandins trigger labour by priming the cervix. Progesterone is involved in maintaining the pregnancy in the uterus.
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c
Prostaglandins and progesterone
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These are the main pregnancy hormones which prevent uterine contractions and initiation of labour. Oestrogen is involved in the development of the foetus throughout pregnancy. Progesterone is involved in maintaining the pregnancy in the uterus.
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a
Oestrogen and progesterone
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Oestrogen is involved in the development of the foetus throughout pregnancy. Prolactin triggers labour and breast milk production.
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e
Oestrogen and prolactin
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Oxytocin triggers the initiation of labour and promotes uterine contractions. Prostaglandins trigger labour by priming the cervix.
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d
Oxytocin and prostaglandins
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Oxytocin triggers the initiation of labour and promotes uterine contractions.
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b
Oxytocin
Concept
Chapter
2693
4128
Induction of labour
Topic
174
Obstetrics
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A 41-week pregnant woman is being induced into labour.

Which of the following hormone(s) is involved in preventing uterine contractions before labour?
a