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Gland Mammary Structure Modified Apocrine Sweat Derived Epidermis

Front Mammary gland
Back Structure: modified apocrine sweat gland derived from epidermis. Composed of 15-20 lobules of glandular tissue embedded in superficial fascia

Function: milk production under hormonal control

Tags: breast

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