ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -During lactation, prolactin promotes milk synthesis and oxytocin stimulates milk ejection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maintenance of Lactation (Galactopoiesis) Galactopoiesis is dependent on removal of milk and a suckling or milking stimulus in all animals. Milk synthesis will not continue if the product is not effectively removed. Prolactin is released at milking along with adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and oxytocin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Synthesis of milk in the mammary gland is by prolactin, and estrogens, progesterone; Release of milk through nipple by suckling reflex is by oxytocin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lactation is a hallmark feature of female mammals. Lactation is under endocrine control. The two main hormones involved are prolactin and oxytocin. Lactogenesis, or the process of changes to the mammary glands to begin producing milk, begins during the late stages of pregnancy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Prolactin and oxytocin are released in response to stimulation by the baby’s sucking at the breast. Prolactin is responsible for milk production, and oxytocin for milk letdown. However, these hormones are beneficial in other ways.