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Milk secretion is caused by:

A
Progesterone
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Adrenaline
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Insulin
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Oxytocin
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Solution

The correct option is D Oxytocin
Oxytocin is a peptide hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary. It is also a neuropeptide, used for inter-neuron communication. This hormone is responsible for secretion or ejection of milk.

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