For the First Few Days After Birth, the Mammary Glands

question 73

Multiple Choice

For the first few days after birth, the mammary glands produce a pale fluid rich in proteins, antibodies, minerals, and vitamin A known as ____.

• A)lanugo
• B)meconium
• C)colostrum
• D)surfactant
• E)premilk

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