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Question 665
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Question
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Approximately how many lobes comprise the parenchyma of the female breast?
Question Stem
Select the single best answer.
Options
A
2–5
B
5–10
C
15–20
D
25–30
E
30–40
Explanation
The parenchyma of the female breast comprises approximately 15–20 lobes. Each lobe is drained by a lactiferous duct, and the lactiferous ducts open on the nipple.
Option Validity
A) The breast contains substantially more than 2–5 lobes.
B) The breast contains approximately 15–20 lobes rather than 5–10.
D) 25–30 exceeds the approximate number described.
E) 30–40 exceeds the approximate number described.
Further Reading
Saxena R. Textbook for MRCOG-1. Chapter 2: Anatomy, p.13.