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Question 1

stimulate growth of the ducts of the mammary glands

Answer 1

Estrogens

Question 2

stimulates development of the actual secreting cells

Answer 2

Progesterone

Question 3

Breast size is determine more by the amount of fat around the

Answer 3

glandular tissue

Question 4

Alveoli lined with a special type of epithelial cell

Answer 4

myoepithelial cell

Question 5

can contract slightly, squeezing milk into the secretory duct

Answer 5

myoepithelial cell

Question 6

Oxytocin is responsible for

Answer 6

milk ejection
(positive feedback mechanism)

Question 7

Suspensory ligaments throughout connective tissue of breast help support the

Answer 7

glandular and connective tissue of the entire breast

Question 8

Areola contains many sebaceous glands

Answer 8

produce sebum to reduce dryness of areolar skin