Prolactin Flashcards

1
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Source of prolactin

A

Anterior pituitary

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Function of prolactin

A

Stimulates breast development
Stimulates milk production
Decreases GnRH pulsatility at the hypothalamic level and to a lesser extent, blocks the action of LH on the ovary or testis.

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3
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What inhibits prolactin secretion

A

constant inhibition by dopamine

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4
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What factors can increase prolactin secretion?

A

thyrotropin releasing hormone
pregnancy
oestrogen
breastfeeding
sleep
stress
drugs e.g. metoclopramide, antipsychotics

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5
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What can reduce prolactin secretion?

A

dopamine
dopaminergic agonists

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