Which of the following hormone interferes with the prolactin, preventing the mammary glands from lactation?

Calcitonin

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Progesterone

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Estrogen

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Progesterone
The function of progesterone is to promote the development of the mammary glands in preparation for lactation. Prolactin secreted by the anterior pituitary stimulates the production of milk, but it is prevented from exerting its effect on milk secretion by elevated levels of progesterone. It is also known as maternity hormone.
Thus the correct answer is option B.

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