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Mammary system Flashcards

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Aprocrine gland

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gland that loses part of the cell during secrestion

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Horse

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2 teats located in pelvic region

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Cow

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4 teats located in pelvic region

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Sheep

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2 teats located in pelvic region

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Goat

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2 teats located in pelvic region

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Pig

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10-14 teats located in abdominal region

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Cat

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8-12 teats located in abdominal region

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Elephant

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2 teats located in the pectoral region

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Human

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2 teats located in the pectoral region

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Udder or breast

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the external appearance of the mammary gland

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Mammary gland

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milk producing tissue

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Teat

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external part of the mammary glands used for suckling

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Alveolus

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Hollow ball of cells that secretes milk in a lactating female

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Myoepithelial cells

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cells that contract around alveolus to squeeze milk into fine collecting ducts

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Fine duct system

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Connects the alveoli to the collecting ducts

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Collecting ducts

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collect milk from the fine duct system and transport the milk to the gland cistren

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Gland cistern

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the largest storage area of the mammary gland. collects milk from collecting ducts and stores it

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Teat cistern

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collects secreted milk from the gland cistren

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Streak canal

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Milk exit out of the teat from the teat cistern

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What structures are not present at birth?

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alveoli and fine duct system

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medial suspensory ligament

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primary support of the udder runs down the middle of the udder

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lateral suspensory ligaments

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side of the udder for additional support

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Skin

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Provides small amount of support but also protection

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Blood supply to the udder

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Pudic artery

25
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pathway for blood to return to the heart

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Subcutaneous abdominal veins and pudic veins

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