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Q:

Which hormone causes milk to be released from the breast during lactation?

  • 1
    Estrogen
  • 2
    Prolactin
  • 3
    Oxytocin
  • 4
    Progesterone
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Answer : 4. "Progesterone"
Explanation :

Prolactin is necessary for the secretion of milk by the cells of the alveoli. The level of prolactin in the blood increases markedly during pregnancy, and stimulates the growth and development of the mammary tissue, in preparation for the production of milk (19).

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