Unit 2: Breast Physiology

Question 1

____ stimulates stomal and ductal growth and development of the breast. It also alters body fat distribution

Answer 1

Estrogen

Question 2

Skin pigmentation of nipple/areolar region and Montgomery’s glands are stimulated by ____ and ____

Answer 2

Estrogen and Progesterone

Question 3

This hormone increases vascularity and growth of the ductal system during pregnancy

Answer 3

Estrogen

Question 4

This hormone increases activity of Montgomery glands and growth of alveoli during pregnancy

Answer 4

Progesterone

Question 5

This hormone stimulates alveoli to secrete milk

Answer 5

Prolactin

Question 6

This hormone trigger’s milk ejection

Answer 6

Oxytocin

Question 7

Radial scanning is beneficial because:

Answer 7

It follows lobular anatomy
(best for assessing lactiferous ducts)

Question 8

Coopers ligaments are seen in the _____ layer

Answer 8

Premammary

Question 9

Appearance varies the most in the ______ layer

Answer 9

Mammary

Question 10

Major Lactiferous ducts may be visible in the mammary layer and are usually LESS THAN ______ mm

Answer 10

< 2mm

Question 11

Most fibroglandular tissue is found in the __ __ quadrant

Answer 11

Upper Outer