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Estrogen is the main male hormone responsible for breast development.
Estrogen is the main male hormone responsible for breast development.
False (B)
Progesterone induces the development of the terminal ducts and lobulo-alveolar structures in the breast.
Progesterone induces the development of the terminal ducts and lobulo-alveolar structures in the breast.
True (A)
Prolactin is synthesized in the posterior pituitary gland.
Prolactin is synthesized in the posterior pituitary gland.
False (B)
Oxytocin causes myoepithelial cells to expand, leading to milk production in the breast.
Oxytocin causes myoepithelial cells to expand, leading to milk production in the breast.
Breast density is not related to the clock and quadrant terminology used by physicians.
Breast density is not related to the clock and quadrant terminology used by physicians.
The fluctuation of hormones during pregnancy has no impact on histologic changes in the breast.
The fluctuation of hormones during pregnancy has no impact on histologic changes in the breast.
The apical groups of lymph nodes are located internally, close to the mammary glands.
The apical groups of lymph nodes are located internally, close to the mammary glands.
The central group of lymph nodes drain lymph from the breast.
The central group of lymph nodes drain lymph from the breast.
The lateral group of lymph nodes drains lymph from the subscapular region.
The lateral group of lymph nodes drains lymph from the subscapular region.
Breast anatomy is not directly related to lymphatic drainage pathways.
Breast anatomy is not directly related to lymphatic drainage pathways.
