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Immunoglobulin abundant in colostrum is
Immunoglobulin abundant in colostrum is
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The correct option is B IgA
- Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is an antibody that plays a crucial role in the immune function of mucous membranes.
- Colostrum is a milky fluid that comes from the breasts of humans, cows, and other mammals the first few days after giving birth before true milk appears.
- Immunoglobulin abundant in colostrum is IgA in the form of secretory IgA or sIgA. Much of these are produced by plasma cells in the mammary tissue.
- So, the correct answer is 'IgA'.
- Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is an antibody that plays a crucial role in the immune function of mucous membranes.
- Colostrum is a milky fluid that comes from the breasts of humans, cows, and other mammals the first few days after giving birth before true milk appears.
- Immunoglobulin abundant in colostrum is IgA in the form of secretory IgA or sIgA. Much of these are produced by plasma cells in the mammary tissue.
- So, the correct answer is 'IgA'.
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