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Which of the following hormone stimulates milk production during and after childbirth?
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Which of the following hormone stimulates milk production during and after childbirth?

A.

Oxytocin

B.

Prolactin

C.

Progestogen

D.

Estrogen

Correct option is B

Milk production is stimulated largely by the hormone prolactin secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, the ejection of milk is stimulated by the hormone Oxytocin released from the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland.

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