Slide Set 3: Mammogenesis Flashcards
What are the phases of the mammary gland?
- mammogenesis (development of the mammary gland)
- lactogenesis (initiation of lactation)
- galactopoiesis (maintenance of lactation)
- involution (regression of mammary gland)
Define mammogenesis
The development of the mammary gland
☛ Starts in early embryonic stages
☛ Ceases after initiation of lactation (lactogenesis)
What are the stages of mammogenesis?
☛ Development before birth
☛ Development after birth to pregnancy
☛ Development during pregnancy (the most important part for milk production)
☛ Development during lactation
What are the steps of the mammary growth during lactation cycle?
prepuberty –> postpuberty –> conception –> pregnancy –> parturition –> secretory phase –> weaning –> involution
What type of growth do we observe in terms of mammogenesis and DNA?
during mam,ogenesis the DNA has exponential growth - increase in increasing rates
What is the relationship between mammogenesis (DNA) and length of the pregnancy?
there is an inverse relationship between the gestational period and mammogenesis
meaning the shorter the gestational period the faster the mammogenesis
What is the reason that mammogenesis continues even after birth?
mammogenesis cannot stop after brith bc it is going really fast it will continue to develop for these animals (guinea pig, goat, cow)
What are the 3 cell layers of an embryo?
ectoderm
mesoderm
endoderm
Which cell layers of an embryo give rise to the mammary gland?
ectoderm
mesoderm
What are the embryonic stages of mammogenesis?
ectoderm –> mammary band –> mammary streak –> mammary line (ridge)–> mammary crest –> mamary hillock –> mammary bud
What is a third nipple called?
polythelia
What is the first sign of mammogenesis?
mammary band
What determines the amount of mammary glands?
2 mammary buds = 2 mammary glands
What is polymastia?
Polymastia, supernumerary breasts, is the condition of having an additional breast. Extra breasts may appear with or without nipples or areolae. Can happen in both sexes
How does mammogenesis proceed in the fetal stage?
- Mature mammary bud sinks into the mesoderm giving rise to a primary sprout
- Primary sprout gives rise to galactophores (fore-runner of teat & gland cistern) Maximum growth @13 wk of age
- More cell multiplication gives rise to secondary sprout which gives rise to mammary duct and canalization
How is the number of teat openings determined?
the number of primary sprouts equals to the amount of teat opening and humans have around 15
What is canalization?
removal of cells making a hole
What are the steps of mammogenesis before birth?
☛ The gland cistern is formed by a continual growth of the lumen (15 weeks)
☛ The formation of the teat cistern occurs with the progressive canalization of the primary sprouts towards the distal end (16 weeks)
☛ Streak canal is formed after the narrowing of the teat cistern
☛ Most of mammogenesis takes place during the first 6 months
How are the gland cisterns formed?
The gland cistern is formed by a continual growth of the lumen (15 weeks)
How are the teat cistern formed?
The formation of the teat cistern occurs with the progressive canalization of the primary sprouts towards the distal end (16 weeks)
How is the streak canal formed?
Streak canal is formed after the narrowing of the teat cistern
When does the most of mammogenesis take place?
Most of mammogenesis takes place during the first 6 months
Connective tissue and fatty pad (stroma) arise from _____
the mesoderm
Connective tissue and fatty pad (stroma) provide _____
support and regulatory control of
mammogenesis
Why doesn’t males form mammary glands?
- testosterone
- The proximity of fatty pad to scrotum in male fetus terminates mammogenesis in early stages
Most mammary growth before birth is complete during the ______ of fetal growth
first 6 month
What happens to mammogenesis at birth?
☛ Teats are well developed
☛ Non-secretory tissues (stroma) are well developed
☛ Gland and teat cisterns are well developed
☛ Vascular and lymphatic systems comparable with those of adults
☛ Skin and hair covering the udder are comparable with those of adults
☛ Mammary glands are distinct entities but not yet formed into an udder