Mammals have which gland for the production of milk? Group of answer choices Monotreme Mammary Sebaceous Suckling
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A mammary gland is an exocrine gland in humans and other mammals that produces milk to feed young offspring. Mammals get their name from the Latin word mamma, "breast". The mammary glands are arranged in organs such as the breasts in primates (for example, humans and chimpanzees), the udder in ruminants (for example, cows, goats, and deer), and the teats of other animals (for example, dogs and cats). Lactorrhea, the occasional production of milk by the glands, can occur in any mammal, but in most mammals, lactation, the production of enough milk for nursing, occurs only in phenotypic females who have gestated in recent months or years. It is directed by hormonal guidance from sex steroids. In a few mammalian species, male lactation can occur. With humans, male lactation can occur only under specific circumstances.
Sri K.
Mammary glands are a shared derived characteristic of the mammals.
Suman K.
Primitive mammals have no nipples and exude milk on their skin. Why does this make sense, based on knowledge about the physiology and anatomy of milk-producing glands?
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