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Which structure prepares the mammary glands to secrete milk during the first three months of pregnancy?
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∙ 12y ago
The mammary glands do not secrete milk during the first three months of pregnancy. The mammary glands produce milk to feed the baby when the baby is born AFTER pregnancy.
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What type of gland is a mammary gland?
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corpus luteum
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