Which statement is NOT true of the milk of the mammary glands?
A)Milk contains antibodies for the diseases the newborn is immune to.
B)Lactose in milk provides carbohydrates for the newborn.
C)Oligosaccharides in milk nourish the newborn's developing intestinal microbiota.
D)Protein and fatty acids in milk nourish the infant.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Milk does contain antibodies, but they are for the diseases the mother is immune to, not the newborn. The newborn's immune system is not yet developed, so they benefit from these antibodies in the milk.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Milk of the Mammary