Prolactin is secreted by

Neurohypophysis

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Adenohypophysis

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Adrenal cortex

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Adrenal medulla

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The correct option is B Adenohypophysis
Prolactin is secreted by adenohypophysis of pituitary gland. It was previously called luteotrophic hormone (LTH). Prolactin regulates the growth of mammary glands and milk production in them. It activates the growth of breasts during pregnancy and secretion of milk from mammary glands after child birth.

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