The Hormone Responsible for Stimulating the Ejection of Breast Milk

question 5

Multiple Choice

The hormone responsible for stimulating the ejection of breast milk (let-down reflex) is:

• A) oxytocin.
• B) progesterone.
• C) estrogen.
• D) prolactin.

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