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Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* A '''teat canal''' connects the teat sinus to the exterior. The lining is stratified squamous epithelium. Circular smooth muscle in the wall of the canal forms a '''sphincter'''. Between milkings, the narrow lumen of the teat canal is filled with a soft keratin plug to prevent bacteria entering the teat sinus and prevent milk leakage.
* A '''teat canal''' connects the teat sinus to the exterior. The lining is stratified squamous epithelium. Circular smooth muscle in the wall of the canal forms a '''sphincter'''. Between milkings, the narrow lumen of the teat canal is filled with a soft keratin plug to prevent bacteria entering the teat sinus and prevent milk leakage.
[[Image:multilobdrawap.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center> Mammary Gland: Inactive (Courtesy of Tanya Hopcroft (RVC))</center></small>]]
[[Image:|right|thumb|250px|<small><center> Mammary Gland: Inactive (Courtesy of Tanya Hopcroft (RVC))</center></small>]]