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Breast Health and Anatomy Quiz

#1

Which gland in the breast produces milk?

Mammary gland
Explanation

Produces milk

#2

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

Ultrasound
Explanation

Uses sound waves for imaging

#3

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

Provide structural support
Explanation

Structural support

#4

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

Produce milk
Explanation

Milk production

#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?

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Explanation

Abnormal cells in ducts

#6

What is the most common method for breast cancer screening?

Mammography
Explanation

Common screening method

#7

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

Cooper's ligament
Explanation

Provides breast support

#8

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

Secretion of sebum
Explanation

Sebum secretion

#9

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

Upper outer quadrant
Explanation

Common tumor location

#10

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

Mastitis
Explanation

Breast tissue inflammation

#11

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

Areola
Explanation

Dark area around nipple

#12

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

Progesterone
Explanation

Stimulates gland development

#13

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

Mastectomy
Explanation

Complete breast removal

#14

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

HER2-positive breast cancer
Explanation

HER2 gene overexpression

#15

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

MRI scan
Explanation

Recommended for dense breasts

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