With respect to the mammary glands, the function of the hormone oxytocin 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 glandular cells

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Oxytocin causes the milk ejection reflex, or the release of milk from the mammary glands, but it does not stimulate the production of milk; that is the role of prolactin. Oxytocin also does not directly stimulate the growth of glandular cells in the mammary glands.

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