In an adult woman who has never been pregnant, the breasts have poorly developed or no

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The lobules of acini/alveoli are responsible for producing and secreting milk, which is not necessary in a woman who has never been pregnant. Therefore, the breasts of such a woman have poorly developed or no lobules of acini/alveoli. The lactiferous sinuses are responsible for collecting and storing milk, suspensory ligaments provide support to the breasts, and areolar glands secrete an oily substance to lubricate the nipple. These structures may still be present even in a woman who has never been pregnant.

In an Adult Woman Who Has Never Been Pregnant, the Breasts