Colostrum & Antibodies in Newborns — NEET Biology
✅ Asked in NEET 2024The mammary glands of the female undergo differentiation during pregnancy and starts producing milk towards the end of pregnancy by the process called lactation. This helps the mother in feeding the new-born. The milk produced during the initial few days of lactation is called colostrum which contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance for the new-born babies. Breast-feeding during the initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing up a healthy baby.
NTA tests whether students understand that colostrum, produced during early lactation, contains essential antibodies (IgA) that provide passive immunity to newborns. Students commonly mistake colostrum for regular mature milk or forget that its primary role is immune protection rather than just nutrition. The key trap: confusing colostrum with milk or not recognizing it as the antibody-rich fluid. Remember: colostrum is the first secretion containing maternal antibodies crucial for developing newborn resistance, making early breastfeeding medically essential. This concept frequently appears because it combines physiology, immunology, and clinical importance—all NEET priorities.
This paragraph was tested 2 times in NEET.
Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Breastfeeding during initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing a healthy baby. Reason (R): Colostrum contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance for the newborn baby.
Match List-I with List-II: List I A. Parturition B. Placenta C. Colostrum D. Fimbriae List II I. Several antibodies for new-born babies II. Collection of ovum after ovulation III. Foetal ejection reflex IV. Secretion of the hormone hCG Choose the correct answer:
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