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Flashcards on Function of Mammary Glands
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What is the primary function of mammary glands?
To produce milk to nourish offspring
What hormone stimulates milk production in mammary glands?
Prolactin
What is the process by which mammary glands produce milk?
Lactation
Do both males and females have mammary glands?
Yes, but they are not functional in males
In what part of the breast are mammary glands located?
In the lobes and ducts of the breast tissue
What are some factors that can affect lactation?
Stress, lack of sleep, certain medications
What is the medical term for painful or swollen breasts?
Mastalgia
What is the medical term for the milk ducts becoming blocked?
Galactoceles
What is the name of the surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, including the mammary glands?
Mastectomy
What is the purpose of breast self-exams?
To help detect changes or abnormalities in breast tissue
At what age do mammary glands typically mature?
During puberty
What is the most common type of breast cancer, which originates in cells that line the milk ducts?
Invasive ductal carcinoma
What is the term for the removal of a small sample of breast tissue for testing?
Breast biopsy
What is the name of the device used to detect breast cancer in its early stages?
Mammogram
How often should women get a mammogram?
Every 1-2 years starting at age 40 (or earlier if there is a family history of breast cancer)
What is the primary function of mammary glands?
To produce milk to nourish offspring
What hormone stimulates milk production in mammary glands?
Prolactin
What is the process by which mammary glands produce milk?
Lactation
Do both males and females have mammary glands?
Yes, but they are not functional in males
In what part of the breast are mammary glands located?
In the lobes and ducts of the breast tissue
What are some factors that can affect lactation?
Stress, lack of sleep, certain medications
What is the medical term for painful or swollen breasts?
Mastalgia
What is the medical term for the milk ducts becoming blocked?
Galactoceles
What is the name of the surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, including the mammary glands?
Mastectomy
What is the purpose of breast self-exams?
To help detect changes or abnormalities in breast tissue
At what age do mammary glands typically mature?
During puberty
What is the most common type of breast cancer, which originates in cells that line the milk ducts?
Invasive ductal carcinoma
What is the term for the removal of a small sample of breast tissue for testing?
Breast biopsy
What is the name of the device used to detect breast cancer in its early stages?
Mammogram
How often should women get a mammogram?
Every 1-2 years starting at age 40 (or earlier if there is a family history of breast cancer)
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