Which hormone plays a role in breast milk ejection (letdown) during lactation?

a. Cortisol
b. Prolactin
c. Oxytocin
d. Progesterone


ANS: C
Oxytocin controls milk ejection (let-down) from acini cells. Milk ejection is not associated with cortisol, prolactin, or progesterone.

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