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Menstrual Cycle Fertilization Implantation Pregnancy Parturition Lactation

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the milk ejection (let-down) reflex in lactating females?

Oxytocin is released from the posterior pituitary and triggers the contraction of myoepithelial cells, leading to milk ejection.

Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 2: Human Reproduction Menstrual Cycle Fertilization Implantation Pregnancy Parturition Lactation

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Menstrual Cycle Fertilization Implantation Pregnancy Parturition Lactation

Which hormone, produced by the placenta later in pregnancy, plays a key role in preparing the maternal body for lactatio

Human placental lactogen (hPL) is secreted by the placenta and helps prepare the breasts for lactation by altering maternal metabolism.

Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 2: Human Reproduction Menstrual Cycle Fertilization Implantation Pregnancy Parturition Lactation

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Gonads - Testis and Ovary Hormones

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in lactating mothers?

Prolactin, secreted by the anterior pituitary, stimulates milk production in lactating mothers.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Gonads - Testis and Ovary Hormones

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Gonads - Testis and Ovary Hormones

Which hormone is responsible for milk ejection during breastfeeding?

Oxytocin, secreted by the posterior pituitary, stimulates the contraction of mammary ducts for milk ejection.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Gonads - Testis and Ovary Hormones

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Gonads - Testis and Ovary Hormones

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in mammary glands?

Prolactin, secreted by the anterior pituitary, stimulates the production of milk in mammary glands.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Gonads - Testis and Ovary Hormones

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Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis

Which hormone is responsible for milk production in lactating mothers?

Prolactin, secreted by the anterior pituitary, stimulates milk production in the mammary glands.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis

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Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis

Which hormone is secreted by the posterior pituitary and is important during childbirth?

Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and aids in milk ejection.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis

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Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis

Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and promotes the production of milk?

Prolactin, secreted by the anterior pituitary, stimulates milk production in the mammary glands.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine System and Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis

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