CBS Medical Terminology & Anatomy 2

Question 1

What is the medical term for the darkened circular area surrounding the nipple?

Accepted Answer

Areola

Answer

The areola is the pigmented circular area surrounding the nipple that contains Montgomery glands.

Question 2

Which anatomical structure suspends and supports breast tissue within the breast?

Accepted Answer

Cooper's ligaments

Answer

Cooper's ligaments are fibrous connective tissue bands that provide structural support to the breast.

Question 3

The term 'galactorrhea' refers to which condition?

Accepted Answer

Excessive or spontaneous milk flow unrelated to nursing

Answer

Galactorrhea is the spontaneous flow of milk from the breast unassociated with childbirth or nursing.

Question 4

What does the prefix 'mast-' or 'masto-' refer to in medical terminology?

Accepted Answer

Breast

Answer

The prefix 'mast-' derives from Greek and refers to the breast, as seen in terms like mastitis and mastectomy.

Question 5

Which term describes the cluster of milk-producing cells at the end of each duct branch?

Accepted Answer

Alveolus

Answer

An alveolus (plural: alveoli) is the small sac-like structure lined with milk-secreting cells (lactocytes).

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