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Hormone which stimulates the ‘let down’ release of milk from mother’s breast when the baby is feeding, is:

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Prolactin
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Progesterone
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Oxytocin
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Relaxin
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Solution

The correct option is C Oxytocin
Oxytocin hormone is secreted by posterior pituitary gland. It helps in ejection of milk from mother’s breasts, when the baby is feeding. This hormone also responsible for strong uterine contraction during parturition.

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