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QuestionChoice
Oxytocin is released from the posterior pituitary gland in response to suckling which causes the milk to be ejected. However, it does not cause milk production.
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d
Oxytocin
QuestionChoice
This is involved in breast growth and development during pregnancy, but does not trigger secretion.
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c
Progesterone
QuestionChoice
This is involved in early pregnancy and is produced by cells of placenta to stimulate the corpus luteum to produce progesterone and maintain the pregnancy.
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e
beta-hCG
QuestionChoice
Prolactin is the primary driver of milk production and is stimulated by suckling and  reduced dopamine levels.
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a
Prolactin
QuestionChoice
This is involved in breast growth and development during pregnancy, but does not trigger secretion.
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b
Oestrogen
Concept
Chapter
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Breastfeeding
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Reproductive
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A new mum is struggling with breastfeeding.

Which of the following hormones is required for milk production?
a