The sebaceous glands, which remains non-dominant in non-pregnant state, become hypertrophied during pregnancy. This gland is:
The sebaceous glands, which remains non-dominant in non-pregnant state, become hypertrophied during pregnancy. This gland is: Correct Answer Montgomery's tubercles
Concept:-
- Montgomery's tubercles: Montgomery's tubercles are sebaceous (oil) glands that appear as small bumps around the dark area of the nipple.
Function of Montgomery’s tubercles glands:
- Lubricating and keeping germs away from the breast.
- Secretion of these glands may keep breast mild from becoming contaminated by being ingested by the baby.
Causes:
Changes in hormones are often the cause for Montgomery’s tubercles to enlarge around the nipple, especially:
- during pregnancy
- around puberty
- around a woman’s menstrual cycle
Other common causes include:
- stress
- hormonal imbalances
- breast cancer
- physical body changes, such as weight gain or loss
- medications
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