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Hormonal Regulation of the Breast Quiz

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Which hormone stimulates the formation and secretion of milk by the mammary glands?

Prolactin (correct)
Progesterone
Estrogen
Placental Lactogen

Which hormone stimulates the proliferation of the duct system and nipples in the breast?

Progesterone
Estrogen (correct)
Prolactin
Placental Lactogen

Which hormone is responsible for the pigmentation of the areolas?

Placental Lactogen
Prolactin
Estrogen (correct)
Progesterone

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the formation of mammary gland acini?

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Which hormone is responsible for squeezing milk from the mammary gland acini?

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Prolactin

A hormone responsible for stimulating the development and secretion of milk within the mammary glands.

Estrogen

A hormone responsible for the growth and development of the duct system and nipples within the breast.

Estrogen

A hormone responsible for the darkening of the areolas during pregnancy.

Progesterone

A hormone responsible for the formation of the milk-producing units (acini) within the mammary glands.

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Oxytocin

A hormone that triggers the release of milk from the mammary glands.

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Hormones and Lactation

Prolactin stimulates the formation and secretion of milk by the mammary glands.
Prolactin also stimulates the formation of mammary gland acini.
Estrogen stimulates the proliferation of the duct system and nipples in the breast.
Estrogen is responsible for the pigmentation of the areolas.
Oxytocin is responsible for squeezing milk from the mammary gland acini.

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Test your knowledge on the hormonal regulation of the breast in this quiz. Learn about the hormones that affect the breast and their role in controlling the mammary gland. Understand the effects of estrogen and progesterone on the breast, including their impact on duct system proliferation, blood flow, and areola pigmentation.