Question

Hormone responsible for ejection of mik after parturition is-

• A. Prolactin
• B. Oxytocin
• C. Estrogen
• D. Both a and b

Answer 1

The correct option is B Oxytocin

Prolactin is a hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and is responsible for the synthesis and secretion of milk.

Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus. But it is stored and released by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It is responsible for the ejection of milk.

Estrogen is a hormone produced by the developing follicles of the ovary. It is responsible for the deposition of fat in the mammary glands.

So, the hormones responsible for milk ejection is- oxytocin.