Module 4

Question 1

In the embryo, breast tissue arises from the _____________.

mammary ridge
pectoralis major muscle
pectoralis minor muscle
axillary lymph nodes

Answer 1

mammary ridge

Question 2

Milk ducts form in a fetus between gestational weeks ______ and _______.

12;16
20;24
26;30
32;40

Answer 2

32;40

Question 3

Breasts do not completely mature until a woman reaches her __________.

early teens
late teens
late 20’s
late 30’s

Answer 3

late teens

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding breast implants?

most implants are filled with paraffin.
breast implants were introduced in 1972.
breast implants improve tumor detection on physical examination.
breast implants improve tumor detection on mammograms.

Answer 4

breast implants improve tumor detection on physical examination.

Question 5

Modified radical mastectomies remove the entire breast, along with the:

1. axillary lymph nodes
2. pectoralis major muscle
3. areola region

1 & 2
1 & 3
2 & 3
1, 2, & 3

Answer 5

1 & 3