Question

Name the plant and animal hormone on the basis of function given below:

• Growth and development of mammary glands and milk production………………….
  

Answer 1

Mammary glands:

1. Mammary glands are specialized structures present in mammals.
2. Especially in humans, females have enlarged mammary glands with raised nipples.
3. Female mammary glands are meant for breastfeeding milk to the baby.

Prolactin:

1. Prolactin, also called lactotropin, is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.
2. The pituitary gland is pea-shaped and located at the base of the brain.
3. Prolactin facilitates the growth of breasts during pregnancy and induces milk production after birth.
4. Blood prolactin levels are high in pregnant women and relatively low in non-pregnant women.

Final Answer: The hormone that promotes the growth and development of mammary glands and milk production is prolactin.