Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC) Practice

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What is the Intra-lobular duct?

Connects a lobule to the lactiferous ducts
Main blood vessel supplying the breast
A nerve ending in the breast
An emergency duct in case of blockage

The correct answer is: Connects a lobule to the lactiferous ducts

The Intra-lobular duct connects a lobule to the lactiferous ducts. This structure plays a crucial role in carrying milk from the alveoli within a lobule to the main ducts that eventually lead to the nipple. It is responsible for transporting the produced milk through the breast tissue efficiently. Understanding the anatomy and function of the intra-lobular duct is essential for breastfeeding counselors to support breastfeeding mothers effectively. Options B, C, and D are incorrect: - Option B, the main blood vessel supplying the breast, is not the correct answer as that role is typically performed by the mammary artery. - Option C, a nerve ending in the breast, is not the correct answer as the intra-lobular duct is a part of the milk transport system in the breast, not a nerve ending. - Option D, an emergency duct in case of blockage, is not accurate as the intra-lobular duct is a regular part of the milk duct system and not specifically designated as an emergency route in case of blockage.