Which of the following hormones plays a role in breast milk ejection (let down) during lactation?
A) Cortisol
B) Prolactin
C) Oxytocin
D) Progesterone

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During lactation, oxytocin plays a crucial role in breast milk ejection, also known as let down. Oxytocin is released in response to suckling or mechanical stimulation of the breast, causing the muscles around the milk ducts to contract and push milk out of the nipple. cortisol, prolactin, and progesterone may all play important roles in lactation, but they do not specifically affect breast milk ejection.

Which of the Following Hormones Plays a Role in Breast