HORMONES IMPORTANT FOR THE 

IMPLEMENTATION OF MAMMARY GLAND FUNCTION

1. Prolactin
 from the Anterior pituitary gland
 stimulates the production of milk in
the glandular tissues specifically
alveolar cells
2. Oxytocin
 from the Posterior pituitary gland
 causes the ejection of milk from the
glands.
 MATERNAL REFLEXES
PROLACTIN REFLEXES
 “Milk Secretion Reflex”
 High prolactin level stimulates the
alveoli particularly the acini cells.
 Milk is stored in the breast tubules
LETDOWN REFLEX
Oxytocin induced
sucking a lactating breast
stimulates the flow of milk
free-flowing of milk
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