Prolactin
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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
- Effect: Promotes lactation