Difference between revisions of "Mammary glands"
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Specialized [[organ]]s in [[mammal]]s that produce [[milk]] to nourish the young.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> Functional glands organs are generally found in females, although in some species (such as some bats, some goats) males also are able to lactate using these glands. | Specialized [[organ]]s in [[mammal]]s that produce [[milk]] to nourish the young.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> Functional glands organs are generally found in females, although in some species (such as some bats, some goats) males also are able to lactate using these glands. | ||
| − | In humans, the mammary glands are generally not refered to directly. When it is absolutely necessary to make some reference to this feminine feature, as in such cases where a parent or doctor may be required to report on some girl's physical maturity, a polite formula of words would be | + | In humans, the mammary glands are generally not refered to directly. When it is absolutely necessary to make some reference to this feminine feature, as in such cases where a parent or doctor may be required to report on the progress of some girl's physical maturity, a polite formula of words would be: "she has been blessed"; or if unavoidable: "she has been abundantly blessed". Decency and a proper regard for the obviation of any opportunity for prurience should exhort us that only as much as this should suffice. |
[http://www.science-frontiers.com/sf093/sf093b10.htm]. | [http://www.science-frontiers.com/sf093/sf093b10.htm]. | ||
Revision as of 13:12, April 7, 2007
Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to nourish the young.[1] Functional glands organs are generally found in females, although in some species (such as some bats, some goats) males also are able to lactate using these glands.
In humans, the mammary glands are generally not refered to directly. When it is absolutely necessary to make some reference to this feminine feature, as in such cases where a parent or doctor may be required to report on the progress of some girl's physical maturity, a polite formula of words would be: "she has been blessed"; or if unavoidable: "she has been abundantly blessed". Decency and a proper regard for the obviation of any opportunity for prurience should exhort us that only as much as this should suffice.
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References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998