Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12
A diagram of the mammary gland shows several structures labeled as follows: (1) mammary lobes, (2) alveoli, (3) mammary duct, and (4) lactiferous duct. Which structure directly collects milk from the alveoli for further transport?
A
Mammary duct
B
Lactiferous duct
C
Mammary lobes
D
Mammary ampulla
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The alveoli secrete milk, which is stored in their lumens and then collected by the mammary tubules. These tubules form the mammary duct, which directly collects milk from the alveoli.
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