One of the main functions of estrogen includes
A. decreasing the mucous membrane of the vagina.
B. stimulating breast growth.
C. stimulating secretion of milk by the mammary glands after a woman has given birth to a child.
D. promoting bone growth past the pubertal years.
Answer: B
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