Terminal end bud explained

Terminal end bud
System:Endocrine

Terminal end buds (TEBs) are highly proliferative structures at the ends of elongating lactiferous ducts which are involved in development of the mammary glands.[1] TEBs are responsible for the formation of the mammary ductal tree during female puberty.

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Notes and References

  1. Paine. Ingrid S.. Lewis. Michael T.. The Terminal End Bud: the Little Engine that Could. Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia. 22. 2. 2017. 93–108. 1083-3021. 10.1007/s10911-017-9372-0. 28168376. 5488158. free.