what are the little bumps around a womans nipples and what are there purpose?

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what are the little bumps around a womans nipples and what are there purpose?

2006-07-23 18:41:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health

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Oh, that is Braille language for 'suck it'! :-)

Now seriously those are the ends of the milk tubes that will develop properly during the pregnancy, once a woman gives birth they will open to leave the milk out, but until then they will look like cute little sensitive bums.

2006-07-23 18:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Sandra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

think about what happen when the nipple erects. the aureole around tighten and become bumpy, Those are nerve endings and vascular support to the nipple

2006-07-24 01:47:25 · answer #2 · answered by little larry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That's where the milk comes from....

2006-07-24 01:45:44 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it is called areola,no function at all

2006-07-24 01:47:57 · answer #4 · answered by melreka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋