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Which hormone is responsible for oviposition of egg?
Which hormone is responsible for oviposition of egg?
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”Oxytocin = Egg-Laying Action” links the hormone to oviposition.
Updated On: Jan 8, 2025
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Oxytocin
- Oestrogen
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Oxytocin is the hormone responsible for oviposition, or the laying of eggs. It triggers the contraction of muscles in the oviduct, facilitating egg-laying.
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