How is the mammary gland hormonally regulated?

Explanation

Mammary glands are modified sweat glands that lie over the pectoral muscles. In the female, breasts are undeveloped until puberty. At puberty, they begin to develop under the influence of oestrogen and progesterone. The glands proliferate during pregnancy and start producing milk towards the end of pregnancy by the process called lactation. It is induced by hormones like Prolactin (PRL) and oxytocin secreted from the mother.s pituitary gland. Lactation helps the mother in feeding the newborn. Milk production is stimulated by prolactin and ejection of milk is induced by oxytocin..