Why do breasts have nipples?

nzhou

they would be rather pointless without them May 01 04, 3:47 AM

romeomikegolf

Men have nipples because a new fetus does not produce testosterone until 14 weeks, by which time the nipples have already formed. We do not develop the milk glands though. May 01 04, 4:13 AM

sequoianoir

RMG, that's not strictly true. "Milk glands" are only modified sweat glands which of course we all have. It has been known for men to produce milk. May 01 04, 8:43 AM

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