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The milk produced initially is called 

Option: 1

Casein
 


Option: 2

Colostrum 
 


Option: 3

Lactose
 


Option: 4

All of them 


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As we have discussed in Parturition -  

  • Oxytocin causes the release of the milk from the mammary glands.
  • Human milk consists of water, organic and inorganic substances. 
  • Its main constituents are fats, casein, lactose, mineral salts and vitamins.
  • The milk produced initially is called colostrum, which is rich in IgA antibody.
    Hence, the correct option is (b).
     
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