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The hormone that triggers the release of milk in lactating women is:

Correct answer: C. Oxytocin

  • A. Growth hormone
  • B. Antidiuretic hormone
  • C. Oxytocin
  • D. Follicle stimulating hormone

Explanation

Lactation is the process of producing breast milk. Hormones signal the mammary glands in our body to start producing milk to feed the baby.

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