Which of the following structures in the mammary gland is responsible for storing and releasing milk during breastfeeding?
Lactiferous ducts
Alveoli
Nipple
Areolar ducts
The lactiferous ducts in the mammary gland are responsible for storing and releasing milk during breastfeeding. After milk is produced in the alveoli, it is transported through a network of ducts within the breast. These ducts converge and form larger lactiferous ducts, which act as storage reservoirs for milk. When a baby suckles at the nipple, it triggers the release of stored milk through the lactiferous ducts, allowing it to be accessible for breastfeeding. Hence, the correct answer is option 1.