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Anatomy and Physiology
of the Mammary Glands
Mammary Glands of the Cow Learning Objectives
Suspensory Apparatus
Blood Supply • Define and be able to explain the signifi-
Lymphatic Vessels cance of the bold italic terms in this
chapter.
Microscopic Anatomy of the Mammary • Briefly outline the development of the
Gland mammary gland, indicating species
Mammary Glands of Sheep and Goats differences.
Mammary Glands of Swine • Describe the anatomy of the bovine
Mammary Glands of the Horse mammary gland, including the ductal
Physiology of Lactation system and suspensory apparatus.
Composition of Milk • Illustrate the arterial blood supply and
venous drainage of the bovine mam-
Milk Secretion mary gland.
Lactogenesis • Describe the composition of milk and
Galactogenesis the source of each of those substances.
Milk Ejection or Letdown • Briefly outline the primary hormones
Colostrum involved in the physiologic control of
lactogenesis and galactopoiesis.
Cessation of Lactation
• Illustrate the neuroendocrine reflex that
results in milk letdown and ejection.
• What is the composition of colostrum
and what is its importance?
Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals, Eighth Edition. Anna Dee Fails and Christianne Magee.
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