The hormone responsible for maturation of mammary gland tissue is:
a. Estrogen. c. Prolactin.
b. Testosterone. d. Progesterone.
ANS: D
Progesterone causes maturation of the mammary gland tissue, specifically acinar structures of the lobules. Estrogen increases the vascularity of the breast tissue. Testosterone has no bearing on breast development. Prolactin is produced after birth and released from the pituitary gland. It is produced in response to infant suckling and emptying of the breasts.
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