Which of the following is involved in stimulating milk letdown?
A) Increased estrogen levels
B) Increased progesterone levels
C) Mechanical stimulation of the breasts that cause release of oxytocin
D) Secretion of a small amount of milk
E) None of the choices are correct.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mechanical stimulation of the breasts triggers the release of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary gland, which in turn stimulates milk letdown or the ejection of milk from the mammary glands.

Which of the Following Is Involved in Stimulating Milk Letdown