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ID: #18422
Question
Milk ejection in female is caused by :
Options
1
Prolactin
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2
Oxytocin
Correct Answer
3
Oestrogen
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4
Progesterone
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Explanation
Oxytocin causes the contraction of myoepithelial cells surrounding the alveoli of the mammary glands, leading to milk ejection or the 'let-down' reflex during breastfeeding.