Alveolar growth in mammary gland is function of

Thyroxine

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Oxytocin

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Solution

The correct option is D Oxytocin
Alveolar growth in mammary gland is function of oxytocin hormone. The alveoli grows from the ducts of the mammary gland during pregnancy and lactation. Alveoli are small clusters of cells in which the mild is produced during lactation due to increase in the production of oxytocin hormone.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Oxytocin.'

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