Question

In humans, mammary glands are divided into ___ lobes:

• A. 10 – 12
• B. 25 – 30
• C. 30 – 35
• D. 15 – 20

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

(1) 10 – 12

This statement is incorrect. The human mammary gland typically has more than 10-12 lobes.

(2) 25 – 30

This statement is incorrect. The human mammary gland typically does not have 25-30 lobes.

(3) 30 – 35

This statement is incorrect. The human mammary gland typically does not have 30-35 lobes.

(4) 15 – 20

This statement is correct. The human mammary gland is typically divided into 15-20 lobes. Each lobe consists of lobules that contain milk-producing alveoli.

Conclusion

The correct answer is (4) 15 – 20. The human mammary gland is generally divided into 15-20 lobes.