Practice Question
Which of the following endocrine organs in the diagram below is involved in regulating milk production following childbirth?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Pituitary gland
Rationale:
🔹 The pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain (label A in the image), is a major endocrine organ that regulates milk production through the secretion of prolactin.
🔹 Prolactin stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk after childbirth.
🔹 The thyroid gland (label B) regulates metabolism, the adrenal glands (label C) manage stress and metabolism, and the ovaries (label D) produce sex hormones and eggs.
🔹 Thus, only the pituitary gland is directly responsible for initiating lactation.
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Question Details
- Category: ATI TEAS
- Subcategory: Science Exam(s)
- Domain: Science~2024
- Answer Choices: 4