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Which one of the following hormones stimulates the release of breast milk from the mothers, when the baby is suckling?

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Progesterone

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Oxytocin

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Prolactin

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Relaxin

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Solution

The correct option is B
Oxytocin

Oxytocin induces contraction of the mammary gland muscles, helping in the flow of milk from mammary glands to the mouth of the child. Hence, it is also called milk ejection hormone.

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