Question

question 12
how many lobes does the mammary gland contain?

three
ten
fifteen
thirty

Explanation:

Identify the anatomical structure and standard lobe count

The human mammary gland consists of glandular tissue divided into lobes radiating from the nipple. Standard anatomical texts define this number as typically ranging from 15 to 20 lobes.

Match with the provided options

• Three: Incorrect.
• Ten: Incorrect.
• Fifteen: Correct, as it falls within the standard anatomical range of 15–20.
• Thirty: Incorrect.

Answer:

• Three
• Ten
• Fifteen (Correct answer)
• Thirty