Question

what is colostrum? select one a. a clot in the bloodstream b. a major sugar in breast milk c. a hormone that promotes milk production d. a milk - like substance secreted right after delivery e. a vitamin in breast milk

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A clot in the bloodstream is not colostrum. Colostrum is related to breast milk, not blood clots.
• Option B: The major sugar in breast milk is lactose, not colostrum. Colostrum is a substance, not a sugar.
• Option C: Hormones like prolactin promote milk production, not colostrum (which is a milk - like substance).
• Option D: Colostrum is a milk - like substance that is secreted by the mammary glands right after delivery. It is rich in antibodies and nutrients for the newborn.
• Option E: Colostrum is not a vitamin. It is a distinct milk - like substance.

Answer:

D. A milk - like substance secreted right after delivery