International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Practice Exam

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Montgomery glands?

Produce milk
Provide lubrication
Inhibit bacterial growth
Produce scents to attract infants

The correct answer is: Produce milk

Montgomery glands, which are specialized sebaceous glands located within the areola, have several important functions related to breastfeeding and infant attraction. One of their primary roles is to provide lubrication for the nipple and areola, which can ease the breastfeeding process for both mother and infant. Additionally, these glands secrete antimicrobial substances that help inhibit bacterial growth, providing a protective function for the nipple area. The production of scents to attract infants is also a key function of the Montgomery glands. These scents can help guide infants to the breast, supporting the breastfeeding relationship. However, milk production is not a function of the Montgomery glands. Milk is produced in the mammary glands (lobules) of the breast tissue, and not by the Montgomery glands themselves. Hence, identifying milk production as a function of the Montgomery glands is incorrect, leading to the selection of this answer as the one that does not align with the known functions of these glands.