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Which hormone assists in initiating and sustaining milk production by the mammary glands primarily in females after parturition?
Which hormone assists in initiating and sustaining milk production by the mammary glands primarily in females after parturition?
What controls the secretion of prolactin by inhibiting its release when present and allowing it when absent?
What controls the secretion of prolactin by inhibiting its release when present and allowing it when absent?
What is the primary function of melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) in humans?
What is the primary function of melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) in humans?
Which gland plays an important role in the release of prolactin through the production of prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH)?
Which gland plays an important role in the release of prolactin through the production of prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH)?
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Which hormone affects the health of target glands by providing adequate stimulation to ensure proper function?
Which hormone affects the health of target glands by providing adequate stimulation to ensure proper function?
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Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex, thyroid, and gonads to secrete their respective hormones?
Which hormone stimulates the adrenal cortex, thyroid, and gonads to secrete their respective hormones?
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What is the function of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) in the endocrine system?
What is the function of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) in the endocrine system?
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Which gland was historically called the 'master gland' due to its regulation of other endocrine glands?
Which gland was historically called the 'master gland' due to its regulation of other endocrine glands?
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What is the role of prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH) in relation to prolactin secretion?
What is the role of prolactin-inhibiting hormone (PIH) in relation to prolactin secretion?
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Which hormone can darken the skin by affecting melanocytes?
Which hormone can darken the skin by affecting melanocytes?
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