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Which of the following hormone is produced by a pituitary gland in both males and females but functional only in a female?

Which of the following hormone is produced by a pituitary gland in both males and females but functional only in a female? Correct Answer Prolactin

Prolactin is produced by a pituitary gland in both males and females but functional only in a female. It is also known as luteotropic hormone. It enables females to produce milk.

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