The nurse is assisting in conducting a prenatal session with a group of expectant parents. One of the expectant parents asks, "How does the milk get secreted from the breast?" The best response by the nurse should be:
1. "Testosterone stimulates the secretion of milk, which is called lactogenesis."
2. "Oxytocin stimulates the secretion of milk, which is called lactogenesis."
3. "Prolactin stimulates the secretion of milk, which is called lactogenesis."
4. "Progesterone stimulates the secretion of milk, which is called lactogenesis."
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Rationale: Prolactin stimulates the secretion of milk, which is called lactogenesis. Oxytocin stimulates contractions during birth and stimulates postpartum contractions to compress uterine vessels and control bleeding. Testosterone is produced by the adrenal glands in the female and induces the growth of pubic and axillary hair at puberty. Progesterone stimulates the secretions of the endometrial glands, causing endometrial vessels to become highly dilated and tortuous in preparation for possible embryo implantation.
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