BIOLOGY

JAMB 2004 - Question 30

Biology 2004 JAMB Past Questions - Question 30: If a nursing mother is not producing enough milk, her hormonal system is probably deficient in

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
If a nursing mother is not producing enough milk, her hormonal system is probably deficient in
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

A- Prolactin is a hormone produced by pituitary gland which induces milkproduction in nursing mothers. Testosterone is produced by the testes(interstitial cells) is responsible for the development of secondary sexualcharacteristics in males. Thyroxine controls the body's basic rate ofmetabolism such as heartbeat, circulation of blood, oxidation of glucose and growth. Insulin is hormonethat stimulates the liver to regulate the amount of glucose in the blood.