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During the First Two or Three Days of Lactation, the Breasts

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During the first two or three days of lactation, the breasts produce a pre milk substance called ____ containing antibodies and white cells from the mother's blood.


Definitions:

Sympathetic Effect

The response of the body stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, dilation of airways, and decrease in digestion.

Coagulation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.

Insulin Secretion

The process by which the pancreas produces and releases insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Parasympathetic Action

Activities associated with the branch of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.

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