Mammography and Breast Anatomy Quiz
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What is the function of the Montgomery glands?

  • Protect the breast from infections
  • Regulate body temperature
  • Produce breast milk
  • Produce an oily substance to lubricate the nipple and areola (correct)
  • Where are the milk glands (lobules) located?

  • Interior of the breast (correct)
  • In the connective tissue surrounding the lobules and ducts
  • Exterior of the breast
  • Inside the nipple
  • What is the function of the areola?

  • Produce breast milk
  • Provide lubrication for the nipple
  • Aid in breastfeeding by providing a darker color and lubrication (correct)
  • Regulate body temperature
  • What is the main function of the female breast?

    <p>Produce breast milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the connective (fibrous) tissue in the breast?

    <p>Surround the lobules and ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Montgomery glands?

    <p>To lubricate the nipple and areola</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the milk ducts located?

    <p>Throughout the breast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the myoepithelial cells in the breast?

    <p>To contract and push breast milk through the ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the areola?

    <p>To darken the color of the breast's center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the nerves in the breast?

    <p>To provide sensation and trigger hormone release</p> Signup and view all the answers

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