Name the hormone that regulates the milk secretion

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Oxytocin regulates milk secretion. Oxytocin is responsible for stimulation of milk ejection (milk letdown) by contractions of smooth muscle in nipples.
While prolactin stimulates the production of breast milk and is necessary for normal milk production during breastfeeding.

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Name the hormone that regulates the milk secretion

Oxytocin regulates milk secretion. Oxytocin is responsible for stimulation of milk ejection (milk letdown) by contractions of smooth muscle in nipples. While prolactin stimulates the production of breast milk and is necessary for normal milk production during breastfeeding.

Oxytocin regulates milk secretion. Oxytocin is responsible for stimulation of milk ejection (milk letdown) by contractions of smooth muscle in nipples.
While prolactin stimulates the production of breast milk and is necessary for normal milk production during breastfeeding.