Breast Flashcards
1
Q
mammary glands are what kind of glands?
A
-specilaized sweat glands that prodcue milk
2
Q
milk secreting cells=
A
Alveoli
3
Q
nipple
A
- series of 15-20 openings where milk is secreted
4
Q
Areola
A
-the area surronding the nipple that has small glands that keep nipple moisturized when breastfeeeding
-has the ability to secrete pharamones
5
Q
Secretion/let down of milk is controlled by what hormone?
A
Oxytocin!!
6
Q
Where is oxytocin released from?
A
the pituitary gland
(posterior)
7
Q
Let down of milk is controlled by what nervous system?
A
-the autonomic nervous system
8
Q
Why do breast grow during pregnancy?
A
-due to the organiaztion of alveoli anf lobules in the breast
-NOT due to milk
