It is normal for breasts to shrink after lactation ceases.This is a consequence of __________ in human breast cells.
A)necrosis
B)apoptosis
C)atrophy
D)infarction
E)gangrene

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After lactation ceases, the hormone levels in the body change and the breast cells undergo programmed cell death, also known as apoptosis. This results in a decrease in breast size or shrinkage. Atrophy (choice C) is also a possibility, but apoptosis is the more specific process that occurs in this situation. Necrosis (choice A), infarction (choice D), and gangrene (choice E) are not accurate options as they involve tissue death due to different causes such as lack of blood supply or infection.

It Is Normal for Breasts to Shrink After Lactation Ceases