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Which hormone stimulates the secretion of milk in female?

Correct answer: B. Prolactin

  • A. LH
  • B. Prolactin
  • C. Oxytocin
  • D. Progesterone

Explanation

Prolactin (lactogenic hormone) is the hormone that stimulates milk secretion in lactating women. Prolactin stimulates mammary glands to produce milk. During pregnancy, prolactin helps in breast enlargement but due to the presence of high levels of progesterone and estrogen, milk secretion does not happen. Once women deliver, both progesterone and estrogen hormones levels drop and prolactin helps in secretion of milk.So the correct answer is "Prolactin".

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