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Question
stimulates milk production: a. prolactin b. estrogen c. oxytocin d. relaxin
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Prolactin is the hormone produced by the anterior pituitary that stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk after childbirth. Its name reflects its role: 'pro-' for promoting, '-lactin' for milk.
Hint
The name literally means 'for milk'.