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Mammary gland
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a glandular organ in mammals that produces and secretes milk for nourishing offspring
What is "mammary gland"?
The mammary gland is a specialized glandular structure in the breast tissue of mammals, responsible for producing and secreting milk. It is influenced by hormonal signals, particularly the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and prolactin, which regulate its development and function. The mammary gland plays a crucial role in lactation and nourishing newborn offspring, making it an essential component of the endocrine system and reproductive biology.
Voorbeeld
Mammals evolved mammary glands to produce milk, providing nourishment to offspring.
Mammary glands are exocrine glands that produce milk and release it through ducts during breastfeeding.
Mammalian mothers nurse their young with milk produced by mammary glands.
Human lactation is a complex and intricate process that involves the synthesis, secretion, and ejection of milk from the mammary glands.
