Colostrum is a thick, yellowish fluid that is high in protein and antibodies, and it is secreted from the nipples at the end of pregnancy and during the first few days after delivery. It is often referred to as the "first milk" and is important for providing the newborn with essential nutrients and immune protection.

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What Is Colostrum

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What is colostrum?

A) the waxy substance that coats and protects the fetus in utero
B) a collection of thick mucus in the cervix that prevents bacteria from entering the uterus
C) the chemical in the head of the spermatozoon that breaks down the outer membrane of the ovum to allow for fertilization
D) a think,yellowish fluid,high in protein and antibodies,secreted from the nipples at the end of pregnancy and during the first few days after delivery
E) neurotransmitters that inhibit physical pain during labor

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