Question

Which of the following is not the function of oxytocin?

• A. Ejection of milk
• B. Production of milk
• C. Uterine contraction
• D. Breast development

Answer 1

The correct option is B Production of milk

Oxytocin is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. It's functions include breast development, uterine contraction for foetal ejection and also ejection of milk from breast.

Prolactin is a hormone produced by anterior pituitary gland and is responsible for production of milk in the breast after childbirth.