WAEC Animal Husbandry 2025 Question 40

Question 40

Reproduction in Farm Animals

The hormones associated with parturition are

  1. A.oestrogen and progesterone
  2. B.progesterone and oxytocin
  3. C.oxytocin and relaxin.
  4. D.relaxin and oestrogen.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (oxytocin and relaxin.)

Explanation

Oxytocin makes the uterus contract and relaxin loosens the birth canal.