Q. Hormone prolactin is secreted by
A) Posterior pituitary
B) Thyroid
C) Anterior pituitary
D) Hypothalamus
Explanation
Prolactin hormone or luteotrophic hormone or mammotrophin hormone is secreted from anterior lobe of pituitary. Its main functions is to activate growth of breast during pregnancy and secretion of mammary glands after child birth.
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