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What is parturition?

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What is parturition?

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Parturition is the process of childbirth, which occurs when the development of the foetus is complete in the mother’s womb.

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Chapter 2: Human Reproduction - EXERCISES [Page 40]

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NCERT Biology [English] Class 12
Chapter 2 Human Reproduction
EXERCISES | Q 18. a | Page 40
Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 2 Human Reproduction
NCERT EXERCISES | Q 18. (i) | Page 117

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