breast and lymphatic system

Question 1

constitutes the functional part of the breast, allowing for milk produc- tion.

Answer 1

Glandular tissue

Question 2

from the alveoli converge into a single lac- tiferous duct that leaves each lobe and conveys milk to the nipple.

Answer 2

Mammary ducts

Question 3

The slight enlargement in each duct before it reaches the nipple is called

Answer 3

lactiferous sinus

Question 4

provides support for the glandular tissue largely by way of bands called Cooper’s ligaments (suspen- sory ligaments). These ligaments run from the skin through the breast and attach to the deep fascia of the muscles of the anterior chest wall.

Answer 4

fibrous tissue

Question 5

is the third component of the breast

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Fatty tissue

Question 6

resulting from edema, an orange appearance of the breast is associated with cancer

Answer 6

Peau D’orange

Question 7

redness, milk scaling and flaking of the nipple in late stage can be seen in both breast

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Paget’s disease

Question 8

Consist the anterior(pectoral) posterior (subscapular) lateral (brachial) Central) midaxillary nodes

Answer 8

Major axillary lympnodes

Question 9

Older client notice decrease in the size and fitmness of the breast due to

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Estrogen level

Question 10

OLDER ADULT CONSIDERATIONS
Decrease in firmness of the breast as she ages because of

Answer 10

a decrease in estrogen levels