Chapter 26, Problem 26.3.13AYLO

Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The anatomy of breast, distinction between breasts and mammary glands, the structure of mammary gland, secretory, myoepithelial and duct system.

Introduction:

Breastfeeding is an integral part of child care that needs to be provided by the mother to the developing infant. Breast milk is useful for the production of passive immunity. Apart from this the colostrum in the breast milk containing the IgA type antibodies also infers resistance from different types of asthma and allergies.