Question

question 71
the pigmented area around the nipple of the breast is called the:
a lactiferous duct.
b lactiferous gland.
c areola.
d mammary gland.

Explanation:

• Lactiferous duct: These are ducts that carry milk from the mammary glands to the nipple, not the pigmented area.
• Lactiferous gland: This is not a standard term. The relevant gland is the mammary gland.
• Areola: The areola is the circular, pigmented area around the nipple of the breast.
• Mammary gland: These are the glands in the breast that produce milk, not the pigmented area.

Answer:

C. areola.