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If a nursing mother is not producing enough milk, her hormonal system is probably deficient...

Biology
JAMB 2004

If a nursing mother is not producing enough milk, her hormonal system is probably deficient in

  • A. prolactin
  • B. testosterone
  • C. thyroxin
  • D. insulin
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

Prolactin is the primary hormone responsible for the production and maintenance of breast milk. It is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the mammary glands to synthesize milk components. A deficiency in prolactin levels, often caused by pituitary issues, results in a failure to lactate or a significantly low milk supply.

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