List 3 gross structures of the female breast, another name for the female breast, the structure responsible for milk production, the structure of the alveoli with oxytocin receptors, the effect of oxy

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1. Enumerate THREE (3) gross structures of the female breast.

   • Nipple
   • Areola
   • Axillary tail of Spence

2. Another name for the female breast is called

   • Mammary gland

3. The structure in the female breast responsible for milk production/secretion is called

   • Alveoli (or Acinar cells)

4. The structure of the alveoli which has receptors for oxytocin is

   • Myoepithelial cells

5. Effect of oxytocin on this structure (myoepithelial cells):

   • It contracts to help eject milk from the alveoli into the ducts.

6. Describe ONE (1) function of colostrum.

   • Colostrum provides passive immunity to the newborn due to its high concentration of antibodies, particularly IgA, protecting against infections.