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The Pituitary Gland

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Identify from the following, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in both males and females but functional only in females.

A

Vasopressin

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B

Relaxin

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C

Prolactin

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D

Somatotropic hormone

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Solution

The correct option is C Prolactin
Prolactin is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. It is functional only in females - development of breasts and initiate lactation.
So, the correct answer is 'Prolactin'

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