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Which of the following hormones acts on the mammary glands and stimulates the formation of alveoli?

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a

Progesterone

b

Prolactin 

c

Oestrogen

d

Oxytocin

answer is C.

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Progesterone also acts on the mammary glands and stimulates the formation of alveoli (sac-like structures which store milk) and milk secretion.

Oestrogens stimulate the formation of the ductal system of mammary glands.

Prolactin stimulates milk formation and secretion.

Oxytocin stimulates milk ejection.

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Which of the following hormones acts on the mammary glands and stimulates the formation of alveoli?