The __________ glands are the functional portion of the mammary glands which produce milk due to stimulation by the hormone ___________.
A)lactiferous; oxytocin
B)alveolar; oxytocin
C)alveolar; prolactin
D)lactiferous; prolactin

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The alveolar glands are the functional portion of the mammary glands which produce milk. The hormone responsible for the production of milk is prolactin. Therefore, option C (alveolar; prolactin) is the correct answer. The lactiferous glands are responsible for transporting milk from the alveolar glands to the nipple, and oxytocin is responsible for the let-down or release of milk from the alveolar glands.

The __________ Glands Are the Functional Portion of the Mammary