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Mammary Gland or Breast MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
Edited By admin | Updated on Sep 18, 2023 18:34 AM | #NEET
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10 Questions around this concept.
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Select the correct statement :
Glandular tissues of each breast is divided into
What is correct about the mammary gland?
1. Mammary glands are exocrine glands.
2. They are modified sweat glands.
3. One pair of mammary glands is present.
4. They are present on the ventral thoracic wall.
Which of the following structures in the mammary gland is responsible for storing and releasing milk during breastfeeding?
Which type of cells in the mammary gland are responsible for milk production?
What is the function of colostrum, the first milk produced by the mammary gland after childbirth?
During pregnancy, the mammary gland undergoes significant growth and development due to the influence of which hormone?
Concepts Covered - 1
Mammary Gland or Breast
- In human beings, mammary glands are one pair and present on the ventral thoracic wall.
- They are modified sweat glands. In males, it is rudimentary, whereas in females it is well developed.
- Hormone estrogen and progesterone are responsible for their development.
- After childbirth, anterior lobe of pituitary secretes oxytocin.
- The former is responsible for the production of milk and later stimulates its release.
- The breast is externally covered with skin and in the centre, there is nipple made of erectile tissue.
- The nipple is surrounded by a pigmented area called the areola.
- Areola has numerous sebaceous glands called areolar gland.
- Mammary glands are made up of:
- Glandular Tissue
- Fibrous Tissue
- Adipose Tissue
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