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What is the primary function of mammary glands in female mammals?
What is the primary function of mammary glands in female mammals?
- Regulation of body temperature
- Production and secretion of milk (correct)
- Storage of fat
- Secretion of hormones
Which structure connects the mammary ampulla to the lactiferous duct?
Which structure connects the mammary ampulla to the lactiferous duct?
- Alveoli
- Mammary lobes
- Mammary tubules (correct)
- Mammary ducts
In human males, where does the process of spermatogenesis primarily occur?
In human males, where does the process of spermatogenesis primarily occur?
- Lactiferous ducts
- Ovaries
- Mammary glands
- Seminiferous tubules (correct)
Which cells in the mammary gland secrete milk?
Which cells in the mammary gland secrete milk?
What process results in the formation of sperms in human males?
What process results in the formation of sperms in human males?
Which female structure is not a part of the human male reproductive system?
Which female structure is not a part of the human male reproductive system?
What is the process of forming mature female gametes called?
What is the process of forming mature female gametes called?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle is only one ovum released?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle is only one ovum released?
What determines the sex of the embryo in humans?
What determines the sex of the embryo in humans?
What induces childbirth in humans?
What induces childbirth in humans?
Where does fertilization typically occur in humans?
Where does fertilization typically occur in humans?
When do mammary glands differentiate and start secreting milk?
When do mammary glands differentiate and start secreting milk?
What triggers the release of oxytocin during parturition?
What triggers the release of oxytocin during parturition?
What is the role of oxytocin during parturition?
What is the role of oxytocin during parturition?
What leads to the expulsion of the baby during childbirth?
What leads to the expulsion of the baby during childbirth?
What is the process called when mammary glands start producing milk during pregnancy?
What is the process called when mammary glands start producing milk during pregnancy?
What is the term for the milk produced during the initial few days of lactation?
What is the term for the milk produced during the initial few days of lactation?
Why is breast-feeding recommended by doctors during the initial period of infant growth?
Why is breast-feeding recommended by doctors during the initial period of infant growth?
