The Preparation of the Mammary Glands for Secretion of Milk

Question

The preparation of the mammary glands for secretion of milk requires the action of
A)progesterone.
B)prolactin.
C)estrogen.
D)human chorionic gonadotropin.

Accepted Answer

Prolactin is the hormone primarily responsible for stimulating the mammary glands to produce milk (lactation) following childbirth.