Prolactin Stimulates Cells to Grow Larger and Divide More Rapidly

question 28

True/False

Prolactin stimulates cells to grow larger and divide more rapidly.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamohypophysial Tract

The neural connection between the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, involved in hormonal regulation.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, which releases hormones that regulate a wide range of bodily functions, including growth and reproduction.

Neurohormones

Hormones produced and released by neurons into the bloodstream, affecting distant target cells.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, which produces and releases hormones that regulate many different bodily functions.