Summary

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Key Points

• Prolactin
  • Type: Peptide 
  • Origin: Anterior Pituitary 
  • Trigger: Stopped release of PIF from hypothalamus
    • PIF = Prolactin Inhibitory Factor
    • PIF inhibits the release of Prolactin. PIF is constantly released by hypothalamus, so when it is no longer released, Prolactin is released.
  • Target: Breast tissue
    • Effect: Promotes lactation
      • Lactation = milk production