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Which of the following hormones stimulates the production of milk?

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LH
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Prolactin
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Oxytocin
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Progesterone
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Solution

The correct option is B Prolactin
Prolactin is the hormone that stimulates milk production. During pregnancy, prolactin stimulates growth of the breast, but high estrogen and progesterone secretion prevent milk production. After delivery, estrogen and progesterone levels drop, and prolactin stimulates the secretion of milk by alveolar cells in the breast.

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