Biology · Coordination and Control
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Which of the following hormone is responsible for milk secretion after parturition:
- A
Insulin
- B
Prolactin
- C
Lactogen
- D
Thyroxine
Prolactin is the hormone responsible for milk secretion after parturition (childbirth). It is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and plays a crucial role in stimulating milk production in mammary glands. Therefore, option b is correct.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels. It is not directly involved in milk secretion.
Prolactin is the hormone responsible for milk secretion after parturition (childbirth). It is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and plays a crucial role in stimulating milk production in mammary glands.
Lactogen is a term that can refer to various hormones or substances that support lactation, but it is not a specific hormone responsible for milk secretion after childbirth.
Thyroxine is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that regulates metabolism. It is not directly involved in milk secretion.
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