The hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is ________, sometimes called the lactogenic hormone.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

prolactin

In females, prolactin stimulates milk production by the mammary glands. In males, this hormone enhances the functioning of LH.

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A 58-year-old woman has fainted while on the toilet. She states she has been constipated lately and had difficulty with bowel movements. She was having a difficult time when she suddenly "passed out." Her husband heard the noise and found her awake but on the floor. She is now awake and alert. The most probable cause of her syncope is:

A. excessive vagal tone B. hypovolemia C. micturition syncope D. tussive syncope

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