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Question Bank [2022] — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYQuestion Bank [2022]2 Marks
Question
What is lactation? Which hormone is responsible for its regular secretion?
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Answer

  1. Lactation is the process by which the mammary glands of the female start producing milk at the end of pregnancy.
  2. Prolactin is the hormone that is responsible for its regular secretion.

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