Prolactin secretion will be inhibited by:
Ans. is 'd' i.e. dopamine Prolactin is a hormone secreted by anterior pituitary. It is under the inhibitory control of hypothalamus through Prolactin releasing inhibitory hormone (PRIH)PRIH is actually dopamine which acts on pituitary lactotrope D2 receptor.Therefore Dopaminergic agonists decrease plasma prolactin levels while Dopaminergic antagonists increase plasma prolactin levels.* Just go through the list of following dopamine agonists and antagonists.
haloperidol
GAB A( Gama aminobutyric acid)
Neurophysin
Dopamine
Endocrinology