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ZOO 101 The Role of Hormones in Human Reproduction Objective Question

Question

A woman unable to produce milk but able to eject fluid likely lacks:
Options
A Oxytocin
B LH
C Prolactin
Correct Answer
D Progesterone
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

If she can eject fluid, her oxytocin reflex is working. However, if no milk is produced, the deficiency lies in prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk synthesis.

Hint

One hormone is for making the milk, the other is for releasing it.

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