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Overview of the Mammary Gland

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The anatomy and development of mammary tissue and the physiology of lactation show many similarities and significant differences among various mammalian species. Although the mammary glands are skin organs whose significance has been recognized for a long time, there is much new information that is reviewed in this paper.

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