The hormone primarily responsible for milk synthesis is ________. Group of answer choices progesterone prolactin growth hormone estrogen oxytocin
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- Progesterone: Prepares the mammary glands during pregnancy but does not directly stimulate milk synthesis. - Prolactin: Stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk. - Growth hormone: Involved in growth and metabolism, not directly in milk synthesis. - Show more…
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