The clusters of specific glands that produce milk when a woman is lactating are called ________.
A) lactiferous ducts
B) areolar glands
C) sebaceous glands
D) alveolar glands
E) lactating glands

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The alveolar glands are the clusters of specific glands that produce milk during lactation. The lactiferous ducts carry the milk from the alveolar glands to the nipple, the areolar glands produce a lubricating substance for the nipple, the sebaceous glands produce oil for the skin, and lactating glands is not a valid term for a specific anatomical structure.

The Clusters of Specific Glands That Produce Milk When a Woman