Which of the following words refers to a pituitary hormone that stimulates production of milk?
A)Tropin
B)Thyroxine
C)Prostaglandin
D)Progestin
E)Prolactin

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Prolactin is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the production of milk. Prolactin breaks down into the suffix -in meaning chemical compound, the prefix pro- meaning before, and root -lact- meaning milk. The definition is a chemical compound before milk.

Which of the Following Words Refers to a Pituitary Hormone