Question

Which of these is a function of prolactin? a. It regulates maternal behavior in lower mammals. b. It regulates the rate at which the body uses oxygen and produces energy. c. It regulates the growth of muscles, bones, and glands. d. It regulates the sleep-wake cycle and may affect the onset of puberty.

Answer 1

a. It regulates maternal behavior in lower mammals.

Step-by-step explanation:

Prolactin is a protein that is mostly known for being responsible for milk production in mammals during pregnancy and nursing. Its production is responsive to hormones and stimuli and high levels of prolactine can change the levels of estrogen and testosterone.