Which of the following statements is true concerning the mammary glands of both males and females?
A)All lumps identified in breast tissue are malignant.
B)Both sexes are equally prone to breast cancer.
C)The only time hormones target breast tissue is during pregnancy and lactation.
D)The mammary glands are modified sweat glands that are actually part of the integumentary system.

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The mammary glands are modified sweat glands that are actually part of the integumentary system. Option A is false as not all lumps in breast tissue are malignant. Option B is also false as females are more prone to breast cancer. Option C is false because hormone targeting of breast tissue occurs at other times as well, such as puberty.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Mammary