Question

The hormone, which, stimulates the secretion of milk in mammary glands in women, is called:

• A. LH
• B. FSH
• C. MSH
• D. LTH

Answer 1

The correct option is (B):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Prolactin, also called luteotropic hormone (LTH) or luteotropin is a protein hormone produced by the pituitary gland of mammals.
2. It acts with other hormones to initiate secretion of milk by the mammary glands.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. ​The MSH or melanocyte secreting hormone stimulates the secretion from the melanocyte cells.
   
2. The melanin secretion is induced in the skin due to the action of MSH.
   

Option (C):

1. LH or luteinizing hormone is responsible for ​development of sexual character.
   
2. It helps with the process of ovulation from the ovary.
   

Option (D):

1. ​FSH helps control the production of sperm in males and the menstrual cycle in the case of females.
   
2. It helps with the maturation of the follicle.
   

Final Answer: The hormone, which, stimulates the secretion of milk in mammary glands in women, is called LTH.