The pigmented area surrounding the nipple is called the ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
areola
Rationale: Surrounding the nipple is the areola, a pigmented area. The size of the pigmented area varies from woman to woman. The areola contains small, elevated sebaceous glands, called Montgomery's glands. These secrete a protective lipid material during lactation that lubricates the nipple, keeping it supple.
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