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Add a note on lactation.
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Solution
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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