What information would the nurse give the client when the client inquires what makes breast milk production?
A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone
C) Prolactin
D) Testosterone
C
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Prolactin promotes the production of breast milk. Estrogen secreted by the ovaries at the onset of puberty causes the development of the mammary system. Progesterone, secreted by the placenta, stimulates the development of alveoli, which secrete the milk. Testosterone does not impact milk production.
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