For lactation to take place, the synthesis of breast milk and its release from the mammary glands, respectively, are caused by

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For lactation to take place, the synthesis of breast milk and its release from the mammary glands, respectively, are caused by (A) Estrogen and progesterone. (B) Cortisol and testosterone. (C) Prolactin and oxytocin. (D) Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone.

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Correct answer is (c) Prolactin and oxytocin.

Q. For lactation to take place, the synthesis of breast milk and its release from the mammary glands, respectively, are caused by

Estrogen and progesterone.

Cortisol and testosterone.

Prolactin and oxytocin.

Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone.

Correct answer is (c) Prolactin and oxytocin.