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Detail the roles of prolactin and oxytocin in milk production and secretion. (p. 902)
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Prolactin: Prolactin is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Its primary role in milk production is to stimulate the mammary glands to produce milk. During pregnancy, prolactin levels increase, leading to the growth and development of the mammary Show more…
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________stimulates the production of milk, whereas __________ causes ejection of milk from the breast. a. Estrogen $\ldots$ prolactin b. Prolactin ... oxytocin c. Estrogen ... oxytocin d. Oxytocin $\ldots$ prolactin
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