Which of the Following Statements Regarding Endocrine Regulation of Breast

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding endocrine regulation of breast function in females is FALSE?

• A)During puberty,ductal growth is stimulated by increasing estrogen levels in plasma.
• B)During puberty,progesterone stimulates the growth of breast alveoli.
• C)During pregnancy,the main source of plasma prolactin is secretion from the maternal anterior pituitary gland.
• D)Prolactin is the main hormone mediating the milk ejection reflex.
• E)Breast development fluctuates with changing blood concentrations of estrogen and progesterone during each menstrual cycle.

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