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Which of the following hormones plays a specific role in human milk production?
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Prolactin
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Which of the following hormones plays a specific role in human milk let down?
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Oxytocin
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Which hormone acts on the uterus, causing it to contract, seal blood vessels, and shrink in size?
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Oxytocin
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The first milk, colostrum, contains many compounds for:
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Immune protection
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In general, infants who are breastfed consume ___ calories than those fed human milk substitutes.
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Fewer
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Lipids (fats) provide about ___ of the energy (calories) of human milk.
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One-half
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Which of the following breast milk components varies with the mother's diet?
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[X] d. fatty acid profile
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The dominant carbohydrate in human milk is:
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Lactose
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Early consumption of ___ through breast milk appears to be related to lower ___ later in life.
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[X] b. cholesterol...blood cholesterol
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The presence of ___ in breast milk is associated with developmental advantages (e.g., higher IQ scores) in breastfed infants.
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[X] c. docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
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The lower ___ content of breast milk is easier for the kidneys to handle and is considered a significant benefit of human milk.
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Mineral
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Low __ levels have been found in the milk of women who follow vegan diets.
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Vitamin B12
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Of the water soluble vitamins, ___ is the most likely to be deficient in human milk, as it reflects maternal intake.
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Vitamin B6
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Many of the minerals in human milk are highly available for absorption. T/F
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True
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After the birth, the return of fertility (through monthly ovulation) is ___ in most women during breastfeeding, particularly with exclusive breastfeeding.
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Delayed
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