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Question
Given below are the structural details of a human mammary gland:
- The glandular tissue in the breast has 15-20 clusters. of cells called alveoli.
- The milk is stored in the lumen of the alveoli.
- The alveoli join to form the mammary ducts.
- Mammary ampulla is connected to lactiferous ducts.
Choose the option that gives the correct detail of the human mammary gland.
Options
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
(i) and (iii)
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Solution
(ii) and (iv)
Explanation:
The glandular tissue in the breast has 15-20 clusters of cells called alveoli. The milk is stored in the lumen of the alveoli. The alveoli join to form mammary ducts. The mammary ampulla is not formed by the alveoli, but it is connected to the lactiferous ducts.
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