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While breastfeeding, when does the peak volume of the infant intra-oral vacuum occur?
- ANS-When the posterior tongue and soft palate are at the lowest point.
The withdrawal of what hormone is the trigger that initiates lactogenesis II? -
ANS-Progesterone
On average, how long does it take for an undisturbed baby to find the breast and self
attach. - ANS-60 mins
What would be the cause of thick, clear discharge from nipples during pregnancy? -
ANS-Rising prolactin levels
Compared to her non-pregnant state, the lactating mother's basal metabolic rate is ... -
ANS-The same.
What is the average, full term, newborn infant's stomach capacity at birth? -
ANS-5-20ml
A mother who has a retained placenta will have a poor initiation of lactation because of
what? - ANS-Progesterone levels have remained elevated.
What hormone has the greatest effect on the ductal-lobular alveolar growth of the breast
during pregnancy? - ANS-Human placental lactogen
What is the primary function of the small whey protein known as the Feedback Inhibitor
of Lactation? - ANS-Provides a negative feedback mechanism controlling the rate of
milk synthesis.
What effect does the increasing serum prolactin have on the breasts during pregnancy?
- ANS-Initiates functional activity including formation of colostrum.
What situation calls for the dancer hold? - ANS-Helping infants with low neuromuscular
tone.
A baby controls the flow of breastmilk by... - ANS-Compressing the tip of the nipple with
his tongue.
, Anthropologically, what is the minimum natural age of complete weaning from the
breast? - ANS-2.5 years
Stimulation of the lower branch of the 4th intercostal nerve causes a nerve impulse that
results in oxytocin being released from the posterior pituitary gland. - ANS-Milk ejection
reflex.
Breastmilk protein that has anti-inflammatory properties and causes the walls of certain
bacteria to split. It's concentration in breastmilk increases from about 6mos. -
ANS-Lysozyme
Cytotoxic to parasites such as giardia lamblia and entamoeba histolytica. - ANS-Fatty
acids
Specific to tumor cells - ANS-HAMLET
Human Alpha-lactalbumin Made Lethal to Tumor Cells - ANS-HAMLET - Fatty acid
This hold is helpful for infants who have down syndrome and are hypotonic. - ANS-The
dancer hold
Present throughout lactation. Concentration highest in colostrum. Provides targeted,
specific protection to whatever the mom and baby come in contact with. - ANS-IgA
A-lactalbumin, lactoferrin, secretory immunoglobulin (IgA), and lysozyme are all... -
ANS-Proteins in breastmilk.
What is the best type of formula for an infant who requires supplementation whose
family has a strong history of asthma. - ANS-Casein hydrolysate artificial infant milk. P
What does a galactogogue do? - ANS-Increases the prolactin in the mother's milk
stream.
Lactose intolerance is most prevalent in... - ANS-Adults
Iron binding protein - ANS-Lactoferrin
A young baby's mouth is filled by his tongue, making mouth breathing difficult, though
possible if the nose is blocked. This makes them... - ANS-Nose breathers.
While breastfeeding, when does the peak volume of the infant intra-oral vacuum occur?
- ANS-When the posterior tongue and soft palate are at the lowest point.
The withdrawal of what hormone is the trigger that initiates lactogenesis II? -
ANS-Progesterone
On average, how long does it take for an undisturbed baby to find the breast and self
attach. - ANS-60 mins
What would be the cause of thick, clear discharge from nipples during pregnancy? -
ANS-Rising prolactin levels
Compared to her non-pregnant state, the lactating mother's basal metabolic rate is ... -
ANS-The same.
What is the average, full term, newborn infant's stomach capacity at birth? -
ANS-5-20ml
A mother who has a retained placenta will have a poor initiation of lactation because of
what? - ANS-Progesterone levels have remained elevated.
What hormone has the greatest effect on the ductal-lobular alveolar growth of the breast
during pregnancy? - ANS-Human placental lactogen
What is the primary function of the small whey protein known as the Feedback Inhibitor
of Lactation? - ANS-Provides a negative feedback mechanism controlling the rate of
milk synthesis.
What effect does the increasing serum prolactin have on the breasts during pregnancy?
- ANS-Initiates functional activity including formation of colostrum.
What situation calls for the dancer hold? - ANS-Helping infants with low neuromuscular
tone.
A baby controls the flow of breastmilk by... - ANS-Compressing the tip of the nipple with
his tongue.
, Anthropologically, what is the minimum natural age of complete weaning from the
breast? - ANS-2.5 years
Stimulation of the lower branch of the 4th intercostal nerve causes a nerve impulse that
results in oxytocin being released from the posterior pituitary gland. - ANS-Milk ejection
reflex.
Breastmilk protein that has anti-inflammatory properties and causes the walls of certain
bacteria to split. It's concentration in breastmilk increases from about 6mos. -
ANS-Lysozyme
Cytotoxic to parasites such as giardia lamblia and entamoeba histolytica. - ANS-Fatty
acids
Specific to tumor cells - ANS-HAMLET
Human Alpha-lactalbumin Made Lethal to Tumor Cells - ANS-HAMLET - Fatty acid
This hold is helpful for infants who have down syndrome and are hypotonic. - ANS-The
dancer hold
Present throughout lactation. Concentration highest in colostrum. Provides targeted,
specific protection to whatever the mom and baby come in contact with. - ANS-IgA
A-lactalbumin, lactoferrin, secretory immunoglobulin (IgA), and lysozyme are all... -
ANS-Proteins in breastmilk.
What is the best type of formula for an infant who requires supplementation whose
family has a strong history of asthma. - ANS-Casein hydrolysate artificial infant milk. P
What does a galactogogue do? - ANS-Increases the prolactin in the mother's milk
stream.
Lactose intolerance is most prevalent in... - ANS-Adults
Iron binding protein - ANS-Lactoferrin
A young baby's mouth is filled by his tongue, making mouth breathing difficult, though
possible if the nose is blocked. This makes them... - ANS-Nose breathers.
