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Which hormone is secreted by lactotroph alpha cells of anterior pituitary?

Which hormone is secreted by lactotroph alpha cells of anterior pituitary? Correct Answer Prolactin

Prolactin is a basic monomeric protein. It is secreted by anterior pituitary lactotrophic alpha-cells. In this hormone there are 199 amino acids with three di sulphide linkages. Prolactin causes breasts to grow and develop and, after a baby is born, it leads to milk production.

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