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mammary gland luminal epithelium

lumina layer of epithelium of lactiferous gland

The inner cell layer of the mammary epithelium bilayer that lines the luminal surface of mammary gland ducts and alveoli; luminal cells have only limited contact with the underlying basement membrane and surrounding connective tissue; they are secretory epithelial cells characterized by the expression of the receptors for systemic hormones, i.e. estrogens, progesterone and prolactin.

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Tipo Gland
Sistema corporal Tegumentario
Estructura principal luminal layer of epithelium
Nombre latino lumina layer of epithelium of lactiferous gland
FMA ID 74458

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mammary gland luminal epithelium?

The inner cell layer of the mammary epithelium bilayer that lines the luminal surface of mammary gland ducts and alveoli; luminal cells have only limited contact with the underlying basement membrane and surrounding connective tissue; they are secretory epithelial cells characterized by the expressi

What body system is the mammary gland luminal epithelium part of?

The mammary gland luminal epithelium is part of the Tegumentario.

What is the Latin name for the mammary gland luminal epithelium?

The Latin name for the mammary gland luminal epithelium is lumina layer of epithelium of lactiferous gland.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:74458 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0011950 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.