Question

What causes milk ejection reflex?

Answer 1

Milk ejection reflex:

1. Milk ejection reflex is caused by combined neurogenic and hormonal reflexes that involve the release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary gland.
2. The combined action of prolactin and oxytocin result in milk ejection.
3. Lactation can be defined as the process of milk secretion from the mammary glands of a female after childbirth.