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Ejection of milk from mammary glands is under the control of which one of the following hormones?

Correct answer: B. Oxytocin

  • A. Androgen
  • B. Oxytocin
  • C. Progesterone
  • D. Estrogen

Explanation

Oxytocin causes an increase in intramammary pressure through the induction of contraction of myoepithelial cells and thus aids in expelling milk from the mammary glands. The ejection of milk from the mammary glands is primarily under the control of the hormone oxytocin.

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