Which is called milk ejection hormone?

Prolactin

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Oxytocin

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Vassopressin

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Luteinizing hormone

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Solution

The correct option is C Oxytocin
The release of the hormone oxytocin from maternal pituitary which leads to the milk ejection. Oxytocin stimulates the muscle contraction surrounding the breast to squeeze out the milk.
so, the correct option is 'Oxytocin'.

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