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Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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''Species that depend on the Corpus Luteum to produce progesterone throughout pregnancy (Goat, Cow, Sow, Bitch)''
* The foetus initiates parturition.
* For parturition to occur, progesterone production by the Corpus Luteum must be terminated.
* As the foetus grows in a restrictive environment it becomes stressed. Stress leades to a rise in foetal ACTH. The rise in ACTH causes production of Cortisol from the foetal Adrenal glands.