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प्रश्न
Add a note on lactation.
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उत्तर
Lactation: Lactation is the process of producing milk from mammary glands at the end of pregnancy.
- Milk produced during the initial few days of lactation is called colostrum which is rich in proteins and calories.
- It also contains certain antibodies which provide passive immunity to the newborn baby.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give the fate of mesoderm.
Short answer question.
What is colostrum?
What is the primary role of oxytocin in the mammary glands during lactation?
In the let-down reflex, which structure's contraction directly results in the ejection of milk from the alveoli?
Which hormone is responsible for lobule development and lactation preparation while simultaneously suppressing premature milk ejection during pregnancy?
Colostrum is produced during which time period after delivery?
Mature breast milk contains which of the following components for supporting brain development in infants?
What immunological component present in high concentrations in colostrum transfers natural passive immunity to the newborn?
Which physiological process in the mother is stimulated by suckling during breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, which hormone prevents milk ejection while supporting lobule development for future lactation?
