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Human Reproduction: Lactation MCQ

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LactationEasyQuestion 9129

Question

The hormone mainly responsible for milk ejection from mammary glands is:

  1. A
    Oxytocin
    Correct
  2. B
    TSH
  3. C
    ACTH
  4. D
    Parathormone

Correct answer

Oxytocin

Explanation

Prolactin helps milk production, whereas oxytocin causes milk let-down by acting on myoepithelial cells.

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