Breast Development & Anatomy and Vaginal Changes

Question 1

Breast Development

Define: Mammogensis

Answer 1

refers to the growth and development of mammary glands, with noticeable growth in the female occurring at puberty

Question 2

Breast Development

What are the 3 major phases of growth and development Breasts go through before pregnancy occurs

Answer 2

1. In uturo
2. Druing first 2 years of life
3. At puberty

Question 3

Breast Development

What are the 3 phases of breast development

Answer 3

Embryogenesis- primitive milk streak, mammary line (4th, 5th week)

Mammogenesis- growth and development of mammary glands (puberty)

Lactogenesis- initiation and production of colostrum/milk