Mammary gland facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

Mammary glands are the part of the female body designed for the making milk for baby mammals to drink. In humans they are in the breasts.

Human reproductive system

Female anatomy	Breasts – Cervix – Fallopian tubes – Ovaries – Urethra – Uterus – Vagina

Female physiology	Estrogen – Ovum

Male anatomy	Penis – Scrotum – Testicles (testes) – Urethra

Male physiology	Sperm – Testosterone

Anatomy is the study of the parts of the body • Physiology is the study of how the body works

Images for kids

Light micrograph of a human proliferating mammary gland during estrous cycle. Sprouting gland tissue can be seen in the upper left field (haematoxylin eosin staining)
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