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A 30-year-old woman is breast-feeding her infant. During suckling, which of the following hormonal responses is expected?

  • A. Increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) from the supraoptic nuclei
  • B. Increased secretion of ADH from the paraventricular nuclei
  • C. Increased secretion of oxytocin from the paraventricular nuclei
  • D. Decreased secretion of neurophysin
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Increased secretion of oxytocin from the paraventricular nuclei. During breast-feeding, oxytocin is released from the paraventricular nuclei in response to suckling. Oxytocin stimulates the contraction of myoepithelial cells around the alveoli and ducts in the breast, facilitating milk ejection. This response helps in the release of milk for the infant's feeding.

Rationale:
- Choice A is incorrect because ADH is not directly related to breast-feeding.
- Choice B is incorrect because ADH is not primarily released from the paraventricular nuclei in response to breast-feeding.
- Choice D is incorrect as neurophysin is not directly involved in the hormonal response during breast-feeding.