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Q · Reproductive Systemmedium · 45s
Which hormone is primarily responsible for milk production?
TopicReproductive System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Prolactin, secreted by the anterior pituitary, stimulates mammary alveolar cells to synthesize milk after childbirth, while oxytocin triggers milk ejection.
Final Answer: Option B - Prolactin