Prolactin is the hormone that
a. is responsible for milk let-down.
b. is responsible for milk synthesis.
c. prepares the body for pregnancy.
d. is responsible for relaxing muscle tone during pregnancy.
B
Prolactin primarily stimulates milk synthesis. Oxytocin is responsible for milk let-down. Proge-sterone and estrogen prepare the body for pregnancy. Progesterone relaxes muscle tone during pregnancy.
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