Prolactin is called lactogenic hormone -why?
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Lactogenic hormones are gonadotrophic hormones secreted by anterior pituitary. In females, these stimulate growth of mammary glands and also promote lactation after parturition.
Prolactin performs the same function i.e. stimulates the production of milk. Hence, it is a lactogenic hormone.
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Please find below the solution to the asked query
Lactogenic hormones are gonadotrophic hormones secreted by anterior pituitary. In females, these stimulate growth of mammary glands and also promote lactation after parturition.
Prolactin performs the same function i.e. stimulates the production of milk. Hence, it is a lactogenic hormone.
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