Teat
Teat is a small projection of skin containing the outlets for mammary glands found on mammals. It is also known as a nipple, udder, or pap. Teats can be found both in male and female mammals, but they are functional and can produce milk only in females.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
Teats are composed of a duct system and connective tissue. The duct system includes the lactiferous ducts, which carry milk from the mammary glands to the nipple, and the nipple pores, which allow milk to be released. The connective tissue provides support and shape to the teat.
Function[edit | edit source]
The primary function of teats is to deliver milk to offspring. In female mammals, the mammary glands produce milk, which is then transported through the lactiferous ducts to the nipple. The offspring can then suckle on the teat to receive the milk.
In different animals[edit | edit source]
Teats can vary in number and location depending on the species of mammal. For example, humans and other primates typically have two teats located on the chest, while cows have four teats and pigs can have up to fourteen.
See also[edit | edit source]
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