Mammary gland - Wikipedia A mammary gland is an exocrine gland that produces milk in humans and other mammals Mammals get their name from the Latin word mamma, "breast"
The Mammary Gland: Basic Structure and Molecular Signaling . . . Mammary glands produce milk as a source of nutrition for supporting the postnatal survival of offspring for reproductive success in all mammals [2] Morphologically, mammary glands are formed by several different types of cells
Definition of mammary gland - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms Glandular organ located on the chest The mammary gland is made up of connective tissue, fat, and tissue that contains the glands that can make milk Also called breast The female breast contains lobes, lobules, and ducts that produce and transport milk to the nipple
Mammary gland - Structure, Anatomy, Function, Diagram The mammary gland contains multiple lobes, each consisting of smaller lobules where milk is produced and secreted Milk is carried through a network of ducts that converge at the nipple