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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

In male mammals, mammary gland development typically:
Options
A Continues throughout life
B Ceases before puberty
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C Begins at puberty
D Is absent entirely
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mammary glands are present in both sexes, but cease to develop in males well before puberty, explaining why males have rudimentary mammary tissue.

Hint

Remember that both sexes have mammary gland precursors, but development differs.

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