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Which hormone is essential for lactation?
Which hormone is essential for lactation?
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
- Progesterone
- Prolactin (correct)
- Estrogen
What is the functional unit of the breast where milk is produced?
What is the functional unit of the breast where milk is produced?
- Acini cluster
- Lobule (correct)
- Stroma
- Duct
What is a common complaint related to galactorrhea?
What is a common complaint related to galactorrhea?
- Weight gain
- Nipple discharge (correct)
- Decreased libido
- Insomnia
Which condition presents as breast mass with thick, white discharge primarily in older multiparous women?
Which condition presents as breast mass with thick, white discharge primarily in older multiparous women?
What is the major effect of estrogens on breast tissue during pregnancy?
What is the major effect of estrogens on breast tissue during pregnancy?
Which male endocrine disorder is associated with gynecomastia?
Which male endocrine disorder is associated with gynecomastia?
What histological feature distinguishes lactational mastitis from breast cancer?
What histological feature distinguishes lactational mastitis from breast cancer?
What is the hormone that inhibits prolactin and decreases milk production?
What is the hormone that inhibits prolactin and decreases milk production?
What is a characteristic feature of fat necrosis on mammogram?
What is a characteristic feature of fat necrosis on mammogram?
Which hormone has a cyclic effect on breast size during the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone has a cyclic effect on breast size during the menstrual cycle?
Which breast disorder is characterized by inflammation that can progress to abscess requiring drainage?
Which breast disorder is characterized by inflammation that can progress to abscess requiring drainage?
What is the main characteristic of fibrocystic changes in the breast?
What is the main characteristic of fibrocystic changes in the breast?
Which benign breast tumor is hormone-sensitive and typically shows increased size during pregnancy?
Which benign breast tumor is hormone-sensitive and typically shows increased size during pregnancy?
What are the characteristic features of intraductal papillomas in the breast?
What are the characteristic features of intraductal papillomas in the breast?
Which type of fibroadenoma is associated with a high risk of malignancy?
Which type of fibroadenoma is associated with a high risk of malignancy?
Which breast disorder involves squamous metaplasia due to smoking-induced inflammation?
Which breast disorder involves squamous metaplasia due to smoking-induced inflammation?
Which stromal tumor of the breast is characterized by epithelial and stromal tissue growth, with variants that can metastasize?
Which stromal tumor of the breast is characterized by epithelial and stromal tissue growth, with variants that can metastasize?
What distinguishes proliferative breast disorders from fibrocystic changes?
What distinguishes proliferative breast disorders from fibrocystic changes?
"Apocrine metaplasia" in the breast is also known as what?
"Apocrine metaplasia" in the breast is also known as what?
Which of the following microscopic findings characterizes mammary duct ectasia?
Which of the following microscopic findings characterizes mammary duct ectasia?
Where does the lactiferous sinus begin?
Where does the lactiferous sinus begin?
How many duct openings are found on the surface of the nipple?
How many duct openings are found on the surface of the nipple?
Which hormone is essential for lactation when other essential hormones are present?
Which hormone is essential for lactation when other essential hormones are present?
What is the most common type of bladder cancer?
What is the most common type of bladder cancer?
What is the biggest risk factor for bladder cancer?
What is the biggest risk factor for bladder cancer?
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