_______ is a secretion rich in antibodies that precedes the production of milk by the breast.

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Colostrum is a secretion that is rich in antibodies and precedes the production of milk by the breast. Choice A, casein, is a protein found in milk, but it is not specific to colostrum. Choice B, alpha-actalbumin, and choice C, lactoferrin, are also proteins found in milk, but they are not specific to colostrum. Choice E, bifidus, refers to a type of bacteria that can be found in the gut and is not related to the secretion from the breast.

_______ Is a Secretion Rich in Antibodies That Precedes the Production