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The milk secreting cells of the mammary glands are

The milk secreting cells of the mammary glands are Correct Answer Cells of the alveoli

Key Points

Mammary gland - 

  • A functional mammary gland is characteristic of all female mammals.
  • The mammary glands are paired structures (breasts) that contain glandular tissue and a variable amount of fat.
  • The glandular tissue of each breast is divided into 15-20 mammary lobes containing clusters of cells called alveoli.
  • The cells of alveoli secrete milk, which is stored in the cavities (lumens) of alveoli.
  • The alveoli open into mammary tubules.
  • The tubules of each lobe join to form a mammary duct.
  • Several mammary ducts join to form a wider mammary ampulla which is connected to the lactiferous duct through which milk is sucked out.  
  • Thereby, cells of the alveoli are the milk-secreting cells of the alveoli.

Important Points 

  • Mammary glands are modified sweat glands that secrete out milk as an exocrine secretion

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