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Microscopic Photos of Reproductive System Tissue Slides 4 years ago The mammary gland is present in the breast above the pectoralis major muscles. Both sexes have mammary glands, although they are often exclusively functioning in females. It is essential for lactation, or the development of milk, yet structurally it resembles altered sweat glands. Both men and women have glandular tissue inside the breasts; but, in females, it develops in conjunction to the production of estrogen during puberty.References:
The Healthline Editorial Team. (n.d.). Mammary gland anatomy, function & diagram | Body maps. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/mammary-gland#1
Mammary glands. (n.d.). Welcome to SEER Training | SEER Training. https://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/reproductive/female/glands.html
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