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Summary Human Mouse

2.1.2.2. Lactiferous Ducts

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	This transverse cut shows some of the 5 lactiferous ducts filled with secretions.		At higher magnification the keratin plug is seen better. This mechanical barrier prevents bacteria from entering the duct in non-lactating women.
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	The histologic slide of a major duct is seen in 2 dimensions.		The same duct is seen in 3 dimensions in the breast slice.