Which statement regarding lactation is false?
A. All through the pregnancy, estrogen and progesterone together cause breast development, and suppress the effects of prolactin.
B. The increased prolactin at birth causes milk production within a few days
C. Prolactin is a hormone that stimulates milk production in the mammary glands.
D. Estrogen and progesterone levels do not affect milk production.
Answer: D
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