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Parturition Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* Produced by either the corpus luteum or placenta depending on species.
* Produced by either the corpus luteum or placenta depending on species.
* Synthesis is stimulated by '''PGF2α'''
* Synthesis is stimulated by '''PGF2α'''
* Causes softening of the connective tissue in the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_- Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]].
* Causes softening of the connective tissue in the [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]].
* Promotes elasticity of pelvic ligaments.
* Promotes elasticity of pelvic ligaments.
* Prepares the birth canal by loosening supportive tissues so that the passage of the foetus can occur with relative ease.
* Prepares the birth canal by loosening supportive tissues so that the passage of the foetus can occur with relative ease.
== Role of Oestrodiol Elevation prior to Parturition ==
== Role of Oestrodiol Elevation prior to Parturition ==
* Initiates secretory activity of the reproductive trace, particularly the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_- Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]].
* Initiates secretory activity of the reproductive trace, particularly the [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]].
* Causes the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_- Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] and [[Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_- Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]] to produce mucus.
* Causes the [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|cervix]] and [[Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_- Anatomy & Physiology|vagina]] to produce mucus.
** Washes out the cervical seal of pregnancy.
** Washes out the cervical seal of pregnancy.
** Lubricates the cervical canal and vagina
** Lubricates the cervical canal and vagina