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Prolactin is secreted by

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a

mammary glands

b

hypothalamus

c

anterior pituitary

d

posterior pituitary

answer is C.

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Prolactin is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis). It stimulates the production of milk in breastfeeding women. The secretion of prolactin is inhibited by dopamine produced by the hypothalamus.

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Prolactin is secreted by