What controls the release of milk from the mammary glands?
Correct answer: A. Oxytocin
- A. Oxytocin
- B. Follicle stimulating hormone
- C. Luteinizing hormone
- D. None of these
Explanation
The release of milk from mammary glands is primarily controlled by oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone that is released in response to suckling or nipple stimulation during breastfeeding. It stimulates the contraction of smooth muscle cells around the mammary glands, leading to the ejection of milk.
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