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99. Why are the mammary glands on the anterior?

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Answer:

target tissues for prolactin

Step-by-step explanation:

The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is connected to the hypothalamus by vasculature, which allows regulating hormones from the hypothalamus to travel to the anterior pituitary. The mammary glands are the target tissues for prolactin.

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