__________ regulates the maturation of the mammary glands, and then _____ causes contraction of milk glands.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Prolactin; oxytocin

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Many male birds will expend a great deal of

energy building nests. Females will mate with the males who build the best nests. This is best described as an example of

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The front limbs of birds and bats -- both wings -- are considered to be:

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