Once lactation has been established, the most important stimulus for maintenance of milk production is:
a. Prolactin
b. Maternal fluid intake
c. Oxytocin
d. Infant suckling
ANS: D
Hormones play important roles in initiating milk production, but once lactation is established, infant suckling becomes the primary stimulus.
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