Which of the following statements is true of acinus?

A. It is a hormone that stimulates lactogenesis.
B. It is a hormone that is necessary for milk production.
C. It is a circular structure in the mammary gland.
D. It is a small sac that is lined by milk-secreting cells.
E. It is made up of fibrous and fatty tissues present in the breast.


Answer: D

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