5 Questions
Which hormone stimulates the formation and secretion of milk by the mammary glands?
Prolactin
Which hormone stimulates the proliferation of the duct system and nipples in the breast?
Estrogen
Which hormone is responsible for the pigmentation of the areolas?
Estrogen
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the formation of mammary gland acini?
Progesterone
Which hormone is responsible for squeezing milk from the mammary gland acini?
Oxytocin
Study Notes
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.
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.
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