The hormone responsible for the maturation of mammary gland tissue is:
1. estrogen.
2. testosterone.
3. prolactin.
4. progesterone.
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1. Incorrect. Estrogen increases the vascularity of the breast tissue.
2. Incorrect. Testosterone has no bearing on breast development.
3. Incorrect. Prolactin is produced after birth and is released from the pituitary gland. It is produced in response to infant suckling and emptying of the breasts.
4. Correct. Progesterone causes maturation of the mammary gland tissue, specifically the lobules' acinar structures.
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