For lactation to take place,the synthesis of breast milk and its release from the mammary gland,respectively,are caused by
A)testosterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
B)estrogen and progesterone.
C)cortisol and testosterone.
D)prolactin and oxytocin.
E)luteinizing hormone (LH)and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

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Prolactin stimulates the synthesis of breast milk, while oxytocin causes the release (or let-down) of milk from the mammary gland. Testosterone, hCG, estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, LH, and FSH all have different functions in the body but are not directly involved in lactation.

For Lactation to Take Place,the Synthesis of Breast Milk and Its