Secretion of Prolactin is affected by:
Correct Answer: Dopamine
Description: B i.e. Dopamine Dopamine acts as hypothalamic prolactin inhibiting hormoneQ and decreases prolactin secretion. L - DOPAQ Decreases prolactin release by formation of dopamine BromocriptineQ (& Dopamine agonists) Inhibits prolactin releas by stimulating dopamine receptors. ChlorpromazineQ (& Dopamine antagonist) Enhances prolactin release by blocking dopamine receptors Factors enhancing prolactin secretion: Nu - Nursing S - StressQ S - Sexual intercourse P - PregnancyQ S - Strenuous excerciseQ H - Hypoglycemia E - EstrogenQ S - Breast stimulationQ in non- H - HypothyroidismQ T - TRHQ lactating women 0 - OpiatesQ S - SomatiostatinQ S - SleepQ P - PhenothiazineQ
Category:
Physiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now