Question

Immature milk that is high in protein and immunoprotective factors is called ________.

a. lactate
b. lactose
c. colostrum
d. formula

Answer 1

It's called colostrum and gives a newborn that added boost of protective immunity that regular, whole milk will not have.

Answer 2

Immature milk that is high in protein and immunoprotective factors is called colostrum. Correct answer: C

Colostrum is also known as beestings or first milk. The mammary glands produce this milk in late pregnancy and the few days after giving birth. Colostrum is rich in immunologic components, leukocytes, developmental factors such as epidermal growth factor....