Milk ejection occurs as a result of stimulation of nerve endings in the ___________,which leads to the release of ___________ from the pituitary.

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Milk ejection is triggered by stimulation of nerve endings in the nipple and areola, leading to the release of oxytocin from the pituitary gland. Prolactin is responsible for milk synthesis and production, but it is not directly involved in milk ejection. Mammary acini are not directly involved in milk ejection, but they are responsible for milk production. Progesterone is involved in the development and maintenance of the mammary gland during pregnancy, but it is not directly involved in milk ejection.

Milk Ejection Occurs as a Result of Stimulation of Nerve