Human Mammary Glands

Glandular tissue in the BREAST of human that is under the influence of hormones such as ESTROGENS; PROGESTINS; and PROLACTIN. In WOMEN, after PARTURITION, the mammary glands secrete milk (MILK, HUMAN) for the nourishment of the young.

Also Known As:

Mammary Glands, Human; Human Mammary Gland; Mammary Alveoli, Human; Mammary Ducts, Human; Mammary Epithelia, Human; Mammary Epithelium, Human; Mammary Gland; Mammary Glands; Mammary Lobules, Human; Alveoli, Human Mammary; Alveolus, Human Mammary; Duct, Human Mammary; Ducts, Human Mammary; Epithelia, Human Mammary; Epithelium, Human Mammary; Gland, Human Mammary; Gland, Mammary; Glands, Human Mammary; Glands, Mammary; Human Mammary Alveoli; Human Mammary Alveolus; Human Mammary Duct; Human Mammary Ducts; Human Mammary Epithelia; Human Mammary Epithelium; Human Mammary Lobule; Human Mammary Lobules; Mammary Alveolus, Human; Mammary Duct, Human; Mammary Gland, Human; Mammary Lobule, Human

Body Regions
- Breast
  - Human Mammary Glands
Tissues
- Exocrine Glands
  - Human Mammary Glands

Exocrine Glands

Context: Research Results