The pigmented area around the nipple of the breast is called the:

A) lactiferous duct
B) lactiferous gland
C) areola
D) mammary gland


C
Explanation: The areola is the pigmented area around the nipple. The lactiferous duct is inside the breast. The lactiferous, or mammary, gland is inside the breast.

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