What Is the Meaning of Lactation

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Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of lactation?

• A) Suckling of the breast by an infant
• B) The interrelationship of the brain and breast during infant suckling
• C) Abnormal secretions from the breast
• D) Secretion of milk

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Definitions:

Urine Output

The volume of urine produced and excreted by the kidneys over time, an important indicator of renal function and fluid balance.

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates sodium and potassium balance, as well as fluid and electrolyte balance in the body.

Transport Proteins

Transport proteins are molecules that help transport substances across cell membranes, playing a crucial role in nutrient uptake and waste removal.

Tubule Cells

Cells that constitute the lining of the tubules in various organs and structures, notably the kidneys, where they play a role in filtration and reabsorption.