Which of These Is a Function of Prolactin

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a function of prolactin?

• A)It regulates the sleep-wake cycle and may affect the onset of puberty.
• B)It regulates the rate at which the body uses oxygen and produces energy.
• C)It regulates the growth of muscles, bones, and glands.
• D)It regulates maternal behavior in lower mammals.

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Definitions:

Umami

Umami, one of the five basic tastes, is the savory taste attributed to amino acids such as glutamate, and nucleotides.

Tastant

Substances that can be tasted or detected by the taste receptors, contributing to the sense of taste.

Depolarization

The reduction in membrane potential that makes a neuron more likely to produce an action potential.

G Protein

A form of protein that serves as a cellular molecular switch, playing a role in conveying signals from external stimuli into the cell's inside.