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Sometimes at the time of child birth relaxin hormone is given to facilitate the child birth. It helps in relaxing:

  1. tendons

  2. ligaments

  3. muscles

  4. all of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Relaxin is a hormone produced during pregnancy that specifically targets and relaxes the pelvic ligaments, particularly the pubic symphysis, to widen the birth canal. While it may have some effect on other tissues, its primary and most significant action is on ligament relaxation.

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