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In human breast, which of the following finally opens at the surface of the nipples?

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Important Questions on Human Reproduction

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A functional mammary gland is characteristic of all female mammals. The glandular tissue of each breast is divided into ____A____containing clusters of cells called alveoli. The cells of alveoli secrete milk, which is stored in the cavities (lumens) of alveoli. The alveoli open into____B____ . The ____B____of each lobe join to form a ____C____. Several ____C____join to form a wider____D____ which is connected to ____E____through which milk is sucked out.
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A sectional view of mammary gland shows:

(i) nipple + areola
(ii) mammary lobe, alveolus and duct
(iii) antibodies + pectoralis major muscles + ribs
(iv) ampulla + lactiferous duct

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Milk secreted from the cells of alveoli of mammary lobes reaches nipple through lactiferous duct (L), mammary duct (M), mammary tubule (T) and mammary ampulla (A) in the following order:
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The number of lobes present in a single healthy breast is
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After birth, colostrum is released from mammary glands which is rich in
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The ducts of the mammary glands are lined by
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The base of the nipple shows dark brown rounded area called
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Mammary glands start producing milk at the end of pregnancy by the process called