Martha breastfeeds her infant. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding breastfeeding?
A) Breastfeeding is an example of the complex interaction among behavior, the nervous system, and the endocrine system.
B) Nerve impulses from the mother's skin are sent to the brain during breastfeeding.
C) The hypothalamus signals the production of oxytocin by the pituitary gland, which causes the mother's milk to let down and begin flowing.
D) All of these statements regarding breastfeeding are true.

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All of the statements regarding breastfeeding are true. Breastfeeding is a complex interaction between behavior and the nervous and endocrine systems. Nerve impulses from the mother's skin are sent to the brain during breastfeeding, and the hypothalamus signals the production of oxytocin by the pituitary gland, causing the mother's milk to let down and begin flowing. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Martha Breastfeeds Her Infant