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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following pair:
Pregnancy and parturition
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उत्तर
Pregnancy: Gestation is the term used to describe the period during which an embryo develops inside the uterus.
Parturition: Parturition is the term used to describe the process of giving birth to small children at the end of the gestation period.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Definition and importance of Parturition
Answer the following question.
Which hormones are involved in parturition?
Identify the parts labelled in the given diagram.

The first stage of parturition is ______.
Which of the following hormone levels will cause release of ovum (ovulation) from the Graafian follicle?
Read the explanation given below and name the structure:
A cell formed by the fusion of gametes.
Write one sentence using the following term pertaining to reproduction in humans.
Gestation
Write one sentence using the following term pertaining to reproduction in humans.
Head first
Find the correct statements:
- In human pregnancy, the major organ systems are formed at the end of 12 weeks.
- In human pregnancy, the major organ systems are formed at the end of 8 weeks.
- In human pregnancy, heart is formed after one month of gestation.
- In human pregnancy, limbs and digits develop by the end of second month.
- In human pregnancy, the appearance of hair usually observed in the fifth month.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Hormone causing vigorous contraction of myometrium to initiate parturition is ______.
