Asked by Maram Naser on Sep 24, 2024
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Milk synthesis in females is stimulated by the hormone ________, while milk ejection is stimulated by ________.
A) oxytocin; prolactin
B) aldosterone; cortisol
C) prolactin; oxytocin
D) LH; FSH
E) estrogen; progesterone
Oxytocin
A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland, known for its roles in childbirth, lactation, and social bonding.
Prolactin
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth.
Milk Synthesis
The biological process by which mammary glands produce milk.
- Understand the hormonal regulation of physiological processes.
Verified Answer
MH
Mar'Quesha Hardy3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Milk synthesis is stimulated by prolactin, while milk ejection is stimulated by oxytocin.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the hormonal regulation of physiological processes.