With respect to the mammary glands, the function of the hormone prolactin is:
A)to stimulate production of milk
B)to cause release of milk
C)both A and B
D)both A and B and to stimulate growth of the ducts at puberty

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Prolactin primarily stimulates the production of milk in the mammary glands. The release of milk, on the other hand, is mainly triggered by the hormone oxytocin, not prolactin. Growth of the ducts at puberty is influenced by estrogen and growth hormone, not directly by prolactin.

With Respect to the Mammary Glands, the Function of the Hormone