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The first thick, yellowish fluid produced by the breast after childbirth is called ________.
 
  A) lochia
  B) milk
  C) colostrum
  D) meconium

Question 2

The process of mechanically and chemically breaking down food is known as ________.
 
  A) alimentation
  B) deglutition
  C) digestion
  D) peristalsis



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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Lochia is bloody vaginal discharge from the mother after birth.
B) Milk is not the first thick, yellowish fluid from the breast.
C) Correct Colostrum contains maternal antibodies for the newborn.
D) Meconium is the first stool of the newborn, not the first fluid from the breast.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) Alimentation is not a medical word.
B) Deglutition is the act of swallowing.
C) Correct
D) Peristalsis is contractions that move food along.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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