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The video discusses the anatomy and function of the mammary gland, focusing on changes during pregnancy and lactation. It highlights the transformation from inactive mammary tissue to lactating tissue, showing the development of alveoli and duct systems. The process of colostrum secretion with its essential components for newborn immunity is explained, followed by the transition to breast milk production post-birth. The secretion mechanisms, merocrine and apocrine, are detailed, emphasizing the role of alveoli in milk lipid production. The significance of alveoli in producing breast milk, containing proteins and lipids, is highlighted throughout the video, demonstrating their importance in lactation.
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In this segment of the video, the tissue section of an inactive mammary gland is examined. It is characterized by dense irregular connective tissue with patches of adipose tissue. Lobules containing ducts are highlighted, with a focus on intra lobular and interlobular ducts. The appearance and function of these ducts are explained, showing changes during pregnancy with increased duct development and alveoli formation in the glandular tissue. The comparison is made between an inactive mammary gland and a mammary gland in the sixth month of pregnancy, showcasing the transformation in tissue composition from connective tissue to alveoli and duct systems.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on the process of colostrum secretion in the mammary gland. The alveoli are shown to accumulate colostrum, which contains proteins, carbohydrates, and antibodies necessary for newborn immunity. Plasma cells secrete antibodies into colostrum. Three days after birth, the mammary gland transitions to producing breast milk, containing lipids and proteins. The lactating mammary gland shows dilated alveoli with breast milk buildup. Merocrine secretion releases milk proteins directly into the lumen, while apocrine secretion results in loss of cytoplasm along with milk lipids. This process can be observed microscopically with apical protrusions indicating apocrine secretion.
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In this part of the video, it is explained that alveoli contribute to the milk lipids in breast milk. The lactating mammary glands contain large dilated alveoli with cells secreting apricot cream, which leads to the production of breast milk.