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Lactation is a specialized form of secretion known as exocrine secretion. It involves the production and release of milk from mammary glands in response to hormonal stimulation, primarily by prolactin and oxytocin. This milk serves as a nutrient-rich substance to nourish infants, providing essential proteins, fats, vitamins, and antibodies.
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Milk production is an example of what type of secretion?
In mammals, it's called lactation.
What is the definition or meaning of lactating?
Lactation is the secretion of milk from a mammals mammary glands. Originating from the nipples, lactation is used mainly in breastfeeding newborn babies.
Does milk secretion is possible in vergin?
Milk secretion, or lactation, typically occurs in individuals who have given birth and are biologically capable of producing milk, such as females of mammals. In the case of virgin females, particularly in humans, milk production is generally not possible without hormonal stimulation associated with pregnancy and childbirth. However, some rare cases may involve hormonal imbalances or medical conditions that could lead to lactation without prior pregnancy.
What type of secretion is perspiration?
sweat
What effect does honey and lemon have on lactation?
Honey and lemon does not have any affect on lactation. It will not stop lactation, increase lactation or anything else.
What type of secretion is insulin?
Insulin is an endocrine hormone secreted by the pancreas. You could call it endocrine or pancreatic secretion.
Ovaries produce which hormone inhibin or prolactin?
hormone that stimulates milk production and the secretion of progesterone in mammals; hormone which stimulates secretion from the crop gland in birds. prolactin gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary; in females it stimulates growth of the mammary glands and lactation after parturition [syn: lactogenic hormone, luteotropin].
What is the type of secretion in which no cytoplasm is lost with the product?
Merocrine Glands release its product and no part of the gland is lost or damaged.
What information does the lactation diagram provide about the process of milk production and secretion in breastfeeding mothers?
The lactation diagram shows how milk is produced and secreted in breastfeeding mothers. It illustrates the structures involved in milk production, such as the mammary glands and milk ducts, and how hormones like prolactin and oxytocin regulate the process. The diagram also demonstrates how milk is released from the breast during breastfeeding.
Is lactation a sign of being in heat?
No, lactation is not a sign of heat.
Why do pregnancy and lactation increase the BMR?
Pregnancy and lactation increase the BMR because of the high energy required to maintain the pregnancy and lactation.
Is pearl any type of organism or secretion in bivalve?
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