Prolactin is a hormone produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, primarily known for stimulating milk production. The adrenal medulla secretes adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), hormones involved in the "fight or flight" response.
Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched? List I List II Hormone Secreted by I. Testosterone Interstitial cells II. Prolactin Adrenal medulla III. Estrogen Ovary IV. Progesterone Corpus luteum
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Endocrine System (Gonadal Hormones: Testes and Ovaries, their hormones and reproductive functions)
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