Is it something from an evolutionary past?
Is it something that is formed in the womb, before sex is determined?
Do they have a purpose (besides becoming rigid if cold or arroused)?
Could a man ever lactate?
Any other ideas / thoughts....thanks for your inout
2006-10-26 21:53:14 · 10 answers · asked by LadyRebecca 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Sorry, that should read 'input'
2006-10-26 21:53:34 · update #1
given the right mix of chemicals, a man can indeed be made to lactate.
men's or women's breasts are just specialized sweat glands.
Many male animals have nipples.
Where do you think the expression... "useless as **** on a boar" came from?
2006-10-26 22:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here's your answer according to latest scientific studies:
The subject of male nipples is a sensitive, and maybe confusing, topic to many. Those who wish to invalidate evolutionary theory might pose the question, “Was man descended from woman?” The answer, of course, is no. Both men and women have nipples because in early stages of fetal development, an unborn child is effectively sexless. Nipples are present in both males and females; it is only in a later stage of fetal development that testosterone causes sex differentiation in a fetus. All mammals, male and female, have mammary glands. Male nipples are vestigial; they may perform a small role in sexual stimulation and a small number of men have been able to lactate. However, they are not fully functional and, because cancer can grow in male or female breast tissue, the tissue can be dangerous.
2006-10-27 05:08:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read that it is something formed in the womb, before sex is detemined, as you said above.
Also, I have heard that men have lactated before. I would love to hear if anyone knows more about this, it's very strange indeed!
2006-10-27 05:02:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The nipple and areola of males and females can be erotic receptors, or considered sex organs. Stimulation or sexual arousal can cause the nipples to become erect, due to the release of the polypeptide neurotransmitter oxytocin.
2006-10-27 05:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by GeLo'14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because in the first few weeks after conception the embryo is both male and female
2006-10-27 05:05:34 · answer #5 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gives the girlfriend something to bite.
2006-10-27 08:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i guess it used to be used as a mating technique in the past.
2006-10-27 04:57:51 · answer #7 · answered by Ravi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just so you would have a question to ask.
2006-10-27 05:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by bad girl 2999 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
hahaha....ask urself
2006-10-27 05:01:42 · answer #9 · answered by sweetgal 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
lol....... i dont know
2006-10-27 05:19:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋