The prolactin hormone, responsible for the activation of mammary glands to start producing milk, is a hormone of the:
Correct answer: A. Pituitary gland
- A. Pituitary gland
- B. Pancreas
- C. Thyroid gland
- D. Thymus gland
- E. Adrenal gland
Explanation
In humans, prolactin is produced both in the front portion of the pituitary gland (anterior pituitary gland) and in a range of sites elsewhere in the body. Lactotroph cells in the pituitary gland produce prolactin, where it is stored and then released into the bloodstream.
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