The hormones responsible for milk production and milk ejection, respectively are______.
A
oxytocin and prolactin
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
prolactin and estrogen
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
prolactin and oxytocin
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
estrogen and prolactin
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C prolactin and oxytocin The hormones responsible for milk production and milk ejection are prolactin and oxytocin, respectively.
Prolactin is a hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and is responsible for the synthesis and secretion of milk.
Oxytocin is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus. But it is stored and released by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It is responsible for the ejection of milk.
Estrogen is a hormone produced by the developing follicles of the ovary. It is responsible for the deposition of fat in the mammary glands.