Breast Health and Anatomy Quiz

Test your knowledge on breast anatomy, cancer screening methods, and related topics with this informative quiz.

#1

Which gland in the breast produces milk?

Mammary gland
Sebaceous gland
Pituitary gland
Thyroid gland
#2

Which imaging technique uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the breast?

Mammography
CT scan
MRI scan
Ultrasound
#3

What is the primary function of the suspensory ligaments in the breast?

Produce milk
Provide structural support
Conduct nerve impulses
Control blood flow
#4

What is the primary function of the lobules in the breast?

Produce milk
Store fat
Conduct nerve impulses
Facilitate blood circulation
#5

What is the term for the condition in which abnormal cells are found in the lining of a breast duct but have not invaded nearby tissues?

Invasive ductal carcinoma
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)
Intraductal papilloma
#6

What is the most common method for breast cancer screening?

MRI scan
Mammography
Ultrasound
CT scan
#7

Which ligament provides support to the breast and attaches it to the chest wall?

Suspensory ligament
Cooper's ligament
Ligamentum teres
Round ligament
#8

What is the purpose of the Montgomery tubercles in the breast?

Produce milk
Provide structural support
Secretion of sebum
Assist in blood circulation
#9

Which breast quadrant is often the most common location for breast tumors?

Upper outer quadrant
Upper inner quadrant
Lower outer quadrant
Lower inner quadrant
#10

Which condition involves the inflammation of the breast tissue, often causing pain and swelling?

Mastitis
Fibroadenoma
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Intraductal papilloma
#11

What is the medical term for the dark area around the nipple?

Areola
Alveoli
Colostrum
Montgomery tubercles
#12

Which hormone stimulates the development and growth of the mammary glands during pregnancy?

Estrogen
Progesterone
Prolactin
Oxytocin
#13

What is the term for the surgical removal of the entire breast?

Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Biopsy
Hysterectomy
#14

Which breast cancer subtype is characterized by the overexpression of the HER2/neu gene?

Triple-negative breast cancer
HER2-positive breast cancer
Estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer
Progesterone receptor-positive breast cancer
#15

Which breast cancer screening method is recommended for women with dense breast tissue?

Mammography
MRI scan
Ultrasound
CT scan

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