Anatomy and physio of lactation Flashcards
name 4 computes of the breasts
Glandular tissue
Connective tissue
Lymph
Adipose (fatty) tissue
what is the function of glandular tissue in the breast
makes and transports the milk
Blood supply which nourishes the breast tissue and provides the nutrients necessary for milk synthesis
function of CT in the breast
supports the breast
function of lymph in the breasts
removes waste products
role of the nerves in the breast while Breast feeding
Nerves which makes nipple sensitive and allows baby’s suckling to stimulate the release of hormones necessary for milk ejection reflex and the production of milk
what protect the breasts from injury
Adipose (Fatty) tissue
how do breast change in p
enlarge in size and the development of the mammary function occurs only in pregnancy
where do the breast lie on the chest
Lie generally each side of the midline of the anterior chest wall between 2nd and 6th rib
Lie over the pectoralis muscle, and attached by connective tissue
when dose Breast development start
Development of the breast occurs in the fetus as early as four weeks gestation
where is the mammary ductal system
Inside the bud
how many stages are there to B development
4 stages
what occurs at puberty in the D of B
At puberty the effects of oestrogen and progesterone facilitate further development of the ducts and the glandular system to form the adult breast
when is B development completed
In P due to the Complete development of the mammary function
In puberty what hormones stimulate B development
During puberty , oestrogen and growth hormone stimulate the growth of the mammary ducts
what occurs in the luteal phase (2 phase of M cycle) what happens to the B
In the second half of each menstrual cycle, progesterone stimulates development of the lactiferous ducts and alveoli
what hormone stimulates the development of the lactiferous ducts and alveoli
Progesterone, but only in the luteal phase of menstruation
what pre-determines B size
Genetics
what is the last stage of B development
Breast feeding
what are the The areola
circular middle of the breast, darker pigment so the baby has something to target to feed due to their poor eyesight
location of Montgomery tubercles
on the areola- small little spot like bumps, enlarge in P
function of Montgomery tubercles
small sebaceous glands, secreting oil lie over the areola
They provide lubrication and alter the pH of the skin discouraging the growth of bacteria on the nipple.
how many lobes are there in each B
are 7-10 lobes, divided by bands of fibrous tissue
how many lobules are in each lobe
within each lobe are 20-40 lobules
how many alveoli are in each lobules
Within each lobule are 10-100 alveoli- grape like clusters of glandular tissue
what is the function of the alveoli
Alveoli are composed of milk secreting cells, called acini cells that extract the nutrients necessary for milk production from the network of capillaries which surround each alveolus
what are acini cells
milk secreting cells
location of myoepithelial cells
enclose the alveoli
function of myoepithelial cells
cause the alveoli to contract under the influence of oxytocin