Hormone prolactin is secreted by

Posterior pituitary

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Anterior pituitary

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Hypothalamus

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Solution

The correct option is B Anterior pituitary
Prolactin is a polypeptide hormone, that is synthesized and secreted from specialized cells of the anterior pituitary gland, the lactotrophs. It acts with other hormones to initiate secretion of milk by the mammary glands.
So, the correct answer is 'Anterior pituitary'

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