Milk production in the breasts occurs through a process called lactogenesis, which is stimulated by hormonal changes during and after pregnancy. Prolactin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland, promotes the synthesis of milk, while oxytocin facilitates the ejection of milk from the alveoli into the ducts during breastfeeding. The alveoli, which are small milk-producing sacs, play a crucial role in this process by producing and storing milk until it is needed by the infant.
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