Question

is the yellowish fluid secreted by the mother during the initial days of lactation.

• A. Cytokine
• B. Colostrum
• C. Serum
• D. Plasma

Answer 1

The correct option is B Colostrum

Colostrum is the yellowish, first form of the milk produced by the mammary glands of the mother during the first few days following delivery of her newborn. Colostrum precedes the production of true milk, or breast milk. It is usually clear in appearance, but may look slightly yellowish. Colostrum contains many antibodies, which are passed from the mother to her newborn. These antibodies are important disease-fighting proteins produced by the immune system of the mother and which attack and kill microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses.