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2019 · Q17
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Human Health and Diseases question

2019 · Q17

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Colostrum, the yellowish fluid, secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation is very essential to impart immunity to the newborn infants because it contains :
  1. A
    Macrophages
  2. B
    Immunoglobulin A
  3. C
    Natural killer cells
  4. D
    Monocytes
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Correct answer: B

The yellowish milk produced during the initial few days of lactation is called colostrum. It contains several antibodies especially immunoglobulin A, which imparts naturally acquired passive immunity to the newborn.

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