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,Lactogensis III requires what to succeed - ANSWER -Frequent milk
removal and nipple stimulation
The fat content of milk suckled by the baby is determined by -
ANSWER -The speed in which the Baby removes the milk
What is the most effective at increasing gastrin and cck - ANSWER -
Feeding with species specific milk
Studies on childhood obesity demonstrate that - ANSWER -Breastfed
babies are less likely to be obese
When undernourished moms were supplemented with extra energy in
their diet they - ANSWER -Responded to their infant appropriately
Harmful bacteria have difficulty growing in breastfed baby's gut because
the composition of milk - ANSWER -Fosters the growth of good
bacteria that crowd out other organisms.
, Alveolar cells are the - ANSWER -Milk making cells
Myoepithelial cells are the - ANSWER -Smooth muscle cells that move
the milk
The two pathways that control lactation are - ANSWER -Prolactin and
oxytocin
Prolactin is dependent upon - ANSWER -Nipple stimulation
Associated with obesity in formula fed infants - ANSWER -
Hyperinsulemia
GI hormone that causes fullness - ANSWER -Cholecystokinin
Myoepithelial cells - ANSWER -Muscle cells around the alveolus
The last part of feeding - ANSWER -Hindmilk
Period when baby is not at breast - ANSWER -Interbout period
Nothing other than human milk - ANSWER -Exclusive bf
Paracellular pathway - ANSWER -Elevated prolactin levels close this
oxytocin releasing mechanism - ANSWER -Baby hand massage
Who collects the most comprehensive bf stats in the US? - ANSWER -
CDC
What does prolactin do? - ANSWER -Cause milk to be made
What does oxytocin do? - ANSWER -Cause contractions which move
the milk
What causes oxytocin to be released - ANSWER -Frequent feeding and
milk removal