The Reproductive System - The Female Reproductive System - Vagina & Accessory Sex Glands Part 3 Flashcards
1
Q
The milk-producing mammary gland is actually a modified ____, but it doesn’t work full-time like the sweat gland
A
sweat gland
2
Q
The mammary gland starts secreting milk ____ days after parturition (childbirth)
A
Three
3
Q
Parturition means ____
A
childbirth
4
Q
During this time, the suckling child will ingest ____
A
colostrum
5
Q
Colostrum
A
A thin, yellow fluid containing protein and lactose (milk sugar) but little fat
6
Q
Release of the hormone prolactin from the pituitary stimulates the production of ____, and the hormone oxytocin releases the milk from the ____
A
milk
glands
7
Q
The milk-secreting tissue is made up of ____ to ____ lobes that converge at the nipple
A
15 to 20
