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casperchen82

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on: Aug 20, 2018
The pituitary gland produces the hormone _______________, which stimulates the production of milk in alveoli.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The _______________, an organ made up of fetal and maternal tissue, supplies nutrients and oxygen to the fetus.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


jasonq

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

prolactin

Answer to Question 2

placenta


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