NUTR 650 Exam 2 – Lactation Questions With Complete Solutions

True or False? High blood levels of prolactin will result in higher breast milk production correct answer: True True or False? Breast milk contains less protein than cow's milk. correct answer: True The cells that line the alveoli and contract to cause milk secretion into ducts are the: A. Lactiferous cells B. Goblet cells C. Myoepithelial cells D. Sebaceous cells correct answer: C. Myoepithelial cells True or False? There is no milk remaining in the breast after an infant stops nursing correct answer: False Which of the following is TRUE regarding the lipid content of breast milk? A. The fat in breast milk is the primary energy source for the nursing infant B. There is no cholesterol in breast milk C. It is difficult for infants to digest and absorb the fat in breast milk D. The fat content of breast milk stays consistent during each nursing session correct answer: A. The fat in breast milk is the primary energy source for the nursing infant True or False? Research has shown that switching a bottle fed infant from a milk based formula to a soy-based formula is NOT a very effective way to treat colic. correct answer: True What hormone secreted by the hypothalamus prevents the overproduction of breast milk in a lactating woman? A. Progesterone B. Prolactin