Define lactation
A) Lactation is the secretion of prolactin by the anterior pituitary gland.
B) Lactation is the secretion of oxytocin by the posterior pituitary gland.
C) Lactation is the production of milk by the mammary glands.
D) Lactation is the act of breastfeeding an infant.
E) Lactation is the development of the breasts at puberty.
Answer: C
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