IBCLC(questions and answers)graded A+ 2024/2025

IBCLCmyoepithelial cells - correct answer Contractile cells that surround the milk secreting alveoli creating the milk letdown. Fortification of breastmilk - correct answer The process of adding extra nutrients to breastmilk for premature infants. These nutrients can be derived from human milk or cow's milk base. parenchyma - correct answer essential, distinguishing tissue of any organ or system Galactosemia - correct answer Disorder of the metabolism of galactose, a milk sugar. Baby must be on galactose-free formula. Milder forms of galactosemia may be able to partially nurse dopamine - correct answer a prolactin inhibiting factor alveolar ridge - correct answer ridges of the upper and lower jaw where infant's teeth will grow. foremilk - correct answer The milk at the beginning of a breastfeeding. This milk has low fat content. immunoglobulin - correct answer Proteins produced by plasma cells to respond to a immunogen. The 5 different types include: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, and IgD. induced lactation - correct answer The process of stimulating milk production in a woman who has not been pregnant for the current child. lactoferrin - correct answer an iron binding protein that helps prevent gastrointestinal diseases % of breastmilk that is protein - correct answer Approximately .8 - 1 %