Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About the Mechanism

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about the mechanism controlling lactation?

• A) The anterior pituitary secretes prolactin.
• B) The posterior pituitary secretes oxytocin.
• C) Prolactin stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the mammary glands.
• D) All of the above statements are true about the mechanism controlling lactation.

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