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Assertion. Two pituitary hormones of the...

Assertion. Two pituitary hormones of the mother take part in feeding the infant on milk.
Reason. Prolactin from anterior pituitary stimulates mammary glands to secrete milk, and oxytocin from posterior pituitary causes release of milk when the infant sucks at the breast.

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