Endocrinology Flashcards
1
Q
What hormone stimulates the milk ejection reflex in response to suckling?
A
Oxytocin
2
Q
What is galactopoesis?
A
The maintenance of milk secretionW
3
Q
Which hormone stimulates galactopoesis?
A
Prolactin
4
Q
Which hormones stimulates lactogenesis?
A
Prolactin
5
Q
Which hormones cause alveolar gland proliferation and differentiation?
A
Oestrogen, progesterone, HPL and prolactin
6
Q
Which hormone inhibits lactation?
A
Dopamine