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What is the primary function of the mammary glands?
What is the primary function of the mammary glands?
- Accessory to reproduction in men
- Functionless in both men and women
- Source of nutrition for infants (correct)
- Prominent superficial structures of the anterior thoracic wall
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the appearance of the breast?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the appearance of the breast?
- Parity
- Height (correct)
- Race
- Menopausal status
What is the role of mammary glands in men?
What is the role of mammary glands in men?
- Well-developed and functional
- Accessory to reproduction
- Prominent superficial structures
- Rudimentary and quite useless (correct)
Where are the mammary glands located in women?
Where are the mammary glands located in women?
What is the function of mammary glands in women?
What is the function of mammary glands in women?
In males, what is the usual development of breasts?
In males, what is the usual development of breasts?
Which muscle does the breast overlie?
Which muscle does the breast overlie?
What is the function of the circularly arranged smooth muscle fibers in the nipple?
What is the function of the circularly arranged smooth muscle fibers in the nipple?
Where is the areola located?
Where is the areola located?
What allows the breast some degree of movement on the pectoral fascia?
What allows the breast some degree of movement on the pectoral fascia?
What causes the nipple areola complex to usually darken during pregnancy?
What causes the nipple areola complex to usually darken during pregnancy?
Where should the breast always be situated in relation to the sternum?
Where should the breast always be situated in relation to the sternum?
What causes breast enlargement in pregnant females?
What causes breast enlargement in pregnant females?
Where is the retromammary space located?
Where is the retromammary space located?
What is the main component of non-pregnant female breast size?
What is the main component of non-pregnant female breast size?
Where does the superolateral extension of the breast reach into?
Where does the superolateral extension of the breast reach into?
