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Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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Oxytocin acts to increase [[Uterine Contraction - Anatomy & Physiology|myometrial contraction]] (positive feedback) and prostaglandin release.
Oxytocin acts to increase [[Uterine Contraction - Anatomy & Physiology|myometrial contraction]] (positive feedback) and prostaglandin release.
=== Furgesson Reflex ===
=== Ferguson Reflex ===
The furgesson reflex is a neuroendocrine reflex. Oxytocin is released in response to cervical stimulation by the foetus, this causes further synthesis and secretion of oxytocin, thus exhibiting positive feedback. Oxytocin concentrations continue to rise until the foetus is expelled, thus the cervical stimulation ceases.
The ferguson reflex is a neuroendocrine reflex. Oxytocin is released in response to cervical stimulation by the foetus, this causes further synthesis and secretion of oxytocin, thus exhibiting positive feedback. Oxytocin concentrations continue to rise until the foetus is expelled, thus the cervical stimulation ceases.
=== Role of Relaxin ===
=== Role of Relaxin ===