Describe the passage of milk from the areolar cells of the mammary gland to the nipple. What is mastitis ? How does mastitis affect milk production ?

any help would be apreciated!!!! THANK YOU...

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Describe the passage of milk from the areolar cells of the mammary gland to the nipple. What is mastitis ?  How does mastitis affect milk  production ?

any help would be apreciated!!!! THANK YOU...

blues · Answer

Mastitis refers to any inflammation of breast tissue and is usually caused by bacteria called S. aureus. I am pretty sure that it decreases milk production but not sure of the specific mechanism...

blues · Answer

I think probably has to do with actual mechanical inhibition of milk flow as swollen cells block the ducts.