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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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_______ stimulates milk production.
Options
A Oxytocin
B Progesterone
C Prolactin
Correct Answer
D Estrogen
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Its primary function is to stimulate milk production (lactogenesis) in the mammary glands after childbirth.

Hint

The name of this hormone gives away its function: it is 'pro' (for) 'lactin' (milk).

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1568 of 2526
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