Mammary Gland, lactating
Notes
The mammary gland responds to hormonal changes during and following pregnancy with marked development of secretory tissue.
Contrast the image above, of a lactating gland, with that of an inactive mammary gland, at right.
Related images:
Other glands (gastrointestinal system)
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