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A milkman is very upset one morning as h...

A milkman is very upset one morning as his cow refuses to give any milk, The milkman's wife gets the calf from the shed. 0n feeding by the calf, the cow gave sufficient milk. Describe the role of endocrine gland and pathway associated with this response?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Situation**: The cow is not producing milk until the calf starts sucking. This indicates a physiological response that is triggered by the calf's action. 2. **Sucking Stimulus**: When the calf suckles, it creates a sensory stimulus. This action is detected by sensory receptors in the cow's udder. 3. **Neuroendocrine Reflex**: The sensory information from the udder is transmitted to the brain, specifically to the hypothalamus. This initiates a neuroendocrine reflex. ...
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