Illuminate the Truth Mammary Glands After childbirth, the mammary glands produce and secrete milk to nourish the neonate. Review this process by highlighting the correct word or phrase in each of the following sentences. 1. The process by which the mammary glands produce and secrete milk is called (parturition)(lactation). 2. The growth of ducts throughout the mammary glands is stimulated by the high levels of (progesterone) (estrogen) during pregnancy. 3. The development of acini at the ends of the ducts is stimulated by the high levels of (estrogen) (progesterone) during pregnancy. 4. The production of milk is initiated by the secretion of (prolactin) (progesterone). 5. The secretion of the hormone (estrogen)(oxytocin) causes milk to be released into the ducts. 6. Before milk is secreted, the mammary glands secrete a yellowish fluid called (vernix caseosa)(colostrum). 320 Chapter 24 Pregnancy & Human Development

Illuminate the Truth Mammary Glands After childbirth, the mammary glands produce and secrete milk to nourish the neonate. Review this process by highlighting the correct word or phrase in each of the following sentences. 1. The process by which the mammary glands produce and secrete milk is called (parturition)(lactation). 2. The growth of ducts throughout the mammary glands is stimulated by the high levels of (progesterone) (estrogen) during pregnancy. 3. The development of acini at the ends of the ducts is stimulated by the high levels of (estrogen) (progesterone) during pregnancy. 4. The production of milk is initiated by the secretion of (prolactin) (progesterone). 5. The secretion of the hormone (estrogen)(oxytocin) causes milk to be released into the ducts. 6. Before milk is secreted, the mammary glands secrete a yellowish fluid called (vernix caseosa)(colostrum). 320 Chapter 24 Pregnancy & Human Development

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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