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Select the correct statement regarding the diagrammatic sectional view of the mammary gland:

Options

  1. AThe ampulla is the enlarged area of the mammary duct where milk is stored before being released.
  2. BThe glandular tissue of each breast is divided into 5-10 mammary lobes containing clusters of cells called alv
  3. CThe cells of alveoli secrete milk, which is stored in the cavities (lumens) of ampulla
  4. DThe lactiferous duct carries milk from the mammary ducts to the rib.

Correct answer

A. The ampulla is the enlarged area of the mammary duct where milk is stored before being released.

Step-by-step solution

Several mammary ducts join to form a wider mammary ampulla which is connected to lactiferous duct through which milk is sucked out. The glandular tissue of each breast is divided into 15-20 mammary lobes containing clusters of cells called alveoli. The cells of alveoli secrete milk, which is stored in the cavities (lumens) of alveoli.

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