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Record 1 2021-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cytology
  • Animal Anatomy
CONT

The mammary glands of the lactating sow are composed of a compound tubuloalveolar tissue with the secretory units arranged in lobules. The lobules are lined by epithelial cells, generally described as lactocytes, which synthesize milk.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cytologie
  • Anatomie animale
CONT

Ce sont les cellules épithéliales des alvéoles, les lactocytes qui assurent conjointement la synthèse et la sécrétion du lait vers la lumière alvéolaire.

Spanish

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