milk production from alveoli of mammary gland is simulated by
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When the placenta is expelled, the levels of estrogens and progesterone drop rapidly to very low levels; this allows release of prolactin, which stimulates the alveoli of the mammary glands. This hormone then causes the primed mammary tissue to secrete milk.
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Milk is secreted by lactocytes into alveoli. Suckling stimulates the contraction of myoepithelial cells that squeeze milk into lactiferous ducts. It then collects in lactiferous sinuses and is secreted through the nipple pores.
When the placenta is expelled, the levels of estrogens and progesterone drop rapidly to very low levels; this allows release of prolactin, which stimulates the alveoli of the mammary glands. This hormone then causes the primed mammary tissue to secrete milk.
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