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What are the effects of high levels of prolactin and oxytocin?

Oxytocin is a hormone that functions to activate the mammary glands to release milk. Prolactin is a hormone that functions to start milk production in the mammary glands. High levels of these hormones would lead to the mammary glands secreting milk.


Does testosterone stimulate mammary gland development?

Testosterone is a male hormone and has no influence in the development of breasts (mammary glands), estrogen the female hormone does,


What is the hormone of the alveoli of the mammary glands that secrete milks?

The hormone responsible for milk secretion in the alveoli of the mammary glands is prolactin. Prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland and stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk following childbirth. Additionally, the hormone oxytocin plays a crucial role in milk ejection during breastfeeding by causing the contraction of myoepithelial cells surrounding the alveoli.


Where on a sting ray are the mammary glands?

Stingrays don't have mammary glands. Mammary glands are only found on mammals. Stingrays are fish.


How does the prolactin hormone regulate lactation in breastfeeding mothers?

Prolactin hormone stimulates milk production in the mammary glands of breastfeeding mothers, helping to regulate lactation.


How many pairs of mammary glands in female cats?

Cats have four pairs of mammary glands for a total of 8 mammary glands.


What glands are found in the female?

In females, the major glands include the mammary glands (breasts), ovaries, and the reproductive system glands such as the Bartholin's glands, Skene's glands, and the cervix glands. These glands play important roles in reproductive functions, hormone production, and sexual health.


Which kingdom consists of mammary glands?

No kingdom consists of mammary glands. However, I believe mammals is the answer you are looking for. Mammals are all animals that have mammary glands.


How many mammary glands are in a cat?

The mammary glands are located from the chest to the groin area in a cat. The mammary glands in cats are also known as dugs.


Do bullfrogs have mammary glands?

No. Only mammals have mammary glands. Bullfrogs are amphibians, not mammals.


Do anchovies have mammary glands?

No. Only mammals have mammary glands. Anchovies are fish, not mammals.


Does a cobra snake have mammary glands?

No. Snakes are reptiles. Only mammals have mammary glands.