Female Histology 8 Flashcards

Describe how the breast changes during the menstrual cycle, during pregnancy, and during old age.

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Describe breast histology during different parts of the female reproductive cycle.

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  • Menstrual cycle
    • proliferative phase at the beginning of each month and then regresses with the corpus luteum
  • Pregnancy
    • maintenance of the corpus luteum allows continued proliferative phase
  • Old age
    • reduction in hormones leads to reduced growth
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