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Pathology All India exam 81786342

Regarding suckling reflex, which of the following is true

A
Has afferent hormonal and efferent neuronal components
B
Increases placental lactogen secretion
C
Increases the release of dopamine from the arcuate nucleus
D
Triggers the release of oxytocin by stimulating the supraoptic nuclei
High-Yield Explanation
When the baby suckles, neural signals from the nipple travel nerves to the spinal cord and up to the brain (afferent component), which triggers the release of oxytocin from the supraoptic nuclei (efferent component).

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