The pigmented area around the nipple of the breast is called the:
A)lactiferous duct.
B)lactiferous gland.
C)areola.
D)mammary gland.

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The pigmented area around the nipple of the breast is called the areola. A is incorrect as the lactiferous duct transports milk from the lactiferous gland to the nipple. B is incorrect as the lactiferous gland is the milk-producing gland of the breast. D is incorrect as the mammary gland is another name for the lactiferous gland.

The Pigmented Area Around the Nipple of the Breast Is