Multiple Choice
Which of the following endocrine glands releases glucagon?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which hormone is responsible for stimulating milk production in the mammary glands?
A
Prolactin
B
Oxytocin
C
Progesterone
D
Estrogen
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Identify the primary function of each hormone listed in the options: Prolactin, Oxytocin, Progesterone, and Estrogen.
Understand that Prolactin is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland and is primarily responsible for stimulating milk production in the mammary glands.
Recognize that Oxytocin is involved in milk ejection (let-down reflex) and uterine contractions during childbirth, not milk production.
Note that Progesterone and Estrogen are primarily involved in regulating the menstrual cycle and preparing the body for pregnancy, not directly in milk production.
Conclude that the hormone responsible for stimulating milk production in the mammary glands is Prolactin.
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