Breastfeeding Flashcards by Mind Med

Which hormonal change directly initiates lactogenesis II after childbirth?
A. Decrease in prolactin
B. Decrease in estrogen
C. Decrease in progesterone and estrogen
D. Decrease in oxytocin

C. Decrease in progesterone and estrogen

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Milk is not produced in significant amounts during pregnancy primarily because:
A. Prolactin levels are low
B. Oxytocin is inhibited
C. Estrogen and progesterone inhibit lactation
D. The mammary glands are not developed

C. Estrogen and progesterone inhibit lactation

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Which hormone is primarily responsible for milk ejection during breastfeeding?
A. Prolactin
B. Estrogen
C. Oxytocin
D. Progesterone

C. Oxytocin

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Which hormone is primarily responsible for milk production during breastfeeding?
A. Prolactin
B. Estrogen
C. Oxytocin
D. Progesterone

A. Prolactin

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Epinephrine and norepinephrine has the action of being:
A. Stimulatory
B. Inhibitory

B. Inhibitory

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Which type of milk is produced from the first day up to the fifth day after delivery?
A. Human mature milk
B. Transitional milk
C. Colostrum
D. Foremilk

C. Colostrum

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The dominant protein component of colostrum that provides immune protection is:
A. Casein
B. Lactalbumin
C. IgA
D. β-lactoglobulin

C. IgA

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Which carbohydrate is the major and dominant sugar in human breast milk?
A. Sucrose
B. Maltose
C. Lactose
D. Fructose

C. Lactose

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Lactose in human milk is especially important for brain development because galactose is used for the synthesis of:
A. Glycogen
B. Cerebrosides
C. Ketone bodies
D. Cholesterol

B. Cerebrosides

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Human milk protein content is lower than cow’s milk primarily because:
A. Human milk lacks casein
B. Infants have immature renal function
C. Whey proteins are poorly absorbed
D. Casein causes allergies

B. Infants have immature renal function

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Which protein in human milk enhances iron absorption and inhibits growth of pathogenic bacteria?
A. Lysozyme
B. Lactoferrin
C. Casein
D. Serum albumin

B. Lactoferrin

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The predominant protein fraction in human milk is:
A. Casein
B. Whey
C. Albumin
D. β-lactoglobulin

B. Whey

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Which protein found in cow’s milk is responsible for most milk allergies?
A. IgG
B. Lactoferrin
C. α-lactalbumin
D. β-lactoglobulin

D. β-lactoglobulin

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The most variable component of human milk, influenced by maternal diet and time of day, is:
A. Protein
B. Lactose
C. Fat
D. Minerals

C. Fat

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Hindmilk differs from foremilk in that hindmilk has:
A. Lower fat and higher protein
B. Higher fat and lower protein
C. Higher lactose and lower fat
D. Higher mineral content

B. Higher fat and lower protein

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Iron-deficiency anemia is uncommon in breastfed infants mainly because human milk:
A. Contains high iron levels
B. Has higher mineral ash content
C. Contains lactoferrin
D. Is supplemented with iron

C. Contains lactoferrin

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Routine ____ administration is recommended in newborns because human milk is low in:
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin E
D. Vitamin K

D. Vitamin K

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Which formula is most appropriate for infants with lactose intolerance or galactosemia?
A. Premium formula
B. High-protein formula
C. Soy protein formula
D. Premature formula

C. Soy protein formula

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Premature formulas contain medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) primarily because they:
A. Increase sweetness
B. Improve calcium absorption
C. Are easier to digest and absorb
D. Prevent allergies

C. Are easier to digest and absorb

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One major short-term benefit of breastfeeding for the mother is:
A. Increased estrogen levels
B. Enhanced uterine involution
C. Increased bone density
D. Increased milk protein synthesis

B. Enhanced uterine involution

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Which long-term maternal benefit is associated with breastfeeding?
A. Reduced risk of osteoporosis
B. Reduced cardiovascular disease
C. Reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer
D. Reduced risk of type 1 diabetes

C. Reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer

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Breast tissues revert back

a. alveolar proliferation
b. lactogenesis I
c. lactogenesis II
d. lactogenesis III / lactation
e. involution

e. involution

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Colostrum is produced until
transitional milk

a. alveolar proliferation
b. lactogenesis I
c. lactogenesis II
d. lactogenesis III / lactation
e. involution

c. lactogenesis II

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No milk removal

a. alveolar proliferation
b. lactogenesis I
c. lactogenesis II
d. lactogenesis III / lactation
e. involution

e. involution

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Removal of initial milk a. alveolar proliferation b. lactogenesis I c. lactogenesis II d. lactogenesis III / lactation e. involution

d. lactogenesis III / lactation

Estrogen & Progesterone stimulate breast tissues and proliferate ducts and lobules a. alveolar proliferation b. lactogenesis I c. lactogenesis II d. lactogenesis III / lactation e. involution

a. alveolar proliferation

Collection of substrates such as immunoglobulins and proteins a. alveolar proliferation b. lactogenesis I c. lactogenesis II d. lactogenesis III / lactation e. involution

b. lactogenesis I

manifests with decreased levels of progesterone and estrogen a. alveolar proliferation b. lactogenesis I c. lactogenesis II d. lactogenesis III / lactation e. involution

c. lactogenesis II

TRUE OR FALSE: Non-protein Nitrogen, which is increased in human mature milk, is converted to Essential Amino Acids during low protein status

True

TRUE OR FALSE: oligosaccharides constitute the bifidus factor found in prebiotic preparations

False it is in PRObiotic preparations

Which hormone is produced by the Anterior Pituitary Gland? A. Prolactin B. Oxytocin

A. Prolactin

Which hormone is produced by the Posterior Pituitary Gland? A. Prolactin B. Oxytocin C. AOTA D. NOTA

D. NOTA

TRUE OR FALSE: lactose promotes growth of intestinal bacteria, which secretes Vitamin K

True

TRUE OR FALSE: Let-down reflex is stimulated via nipple sucking

True

Which hormone is stored by the Posterior Pituitary Gland? A. Prolactin B. Oxytocin C. AOTA D. NOTA

B. Oxytocin

TRUE OR FALSE: Increased prolactin levels leads to increased amount of breast milk produced

False there is NO correlation

TRUE OR FALSE: Estrogen and Progesterone are inhibitory to lactation

True

Which hormone is produced by the Hypothalamus? A. Prolactin B. Oxytocin C. AOTA D. NOTA

B. Oxytocin

Neutral pH a. Human Mature Milk b. Colostrum

a. Human Mature Milk

● Fats ● Lactose ● Vitamin B Complex a. Human Mature Milk b. Colostrum c. Transitional Milk

a. Human Mature Milk

● Antibody (sIgA) ● Vitamin A a. Human Mature Milk b. Colostrum c. Transitional Milk

b. Colostrum

Phosphorus a. Human Mature Milk b. Colostrum c. Transitional Milk

c. Transitional Milk

increased protein and ash a. Human Mature Milk b. Cow's Milk

b. Cow's Milk

highest composition of human milk a. fats b. carbs c. proteins

a. fats

easily digestible for babies a. Human Mature Milk b. Cow's Milk

a. Human Mature Milk due to increased whey content

The following are increased in human mature milk, except: a. α-lactalbumin b. β-lactoglobulin c. Lactoferrin d. Lysozyme

b. β-lactoglobulin

Increased Essential and Unsaturated Fatty Acids a. Human Mature Milk b. Cow's Milk

a. Human Mature Milk

TRUE OR FALSE: Fats in human mature milk varies at time of day and length of consumption

True

TRUE OR FALSE: Cow’s milk has a higher content of minerals compared to human milk

True

TRUE OR FALSE: Pasteurization damages the protein quality of milk

True

Increased Vit K a. Human Mature Milk b. Cow's Milk

b. Cow's Milk

Increased Vit C a. Human Mature Milk b. Cow's Milk

a. Human Mature Milk

Increased Vit B Complex a. Human Mature Milk b. Cow's Milk

b. Cow's Milk

100% casein a. Soy protein formula b. Evaporated Milk c. Premium Formula d. High-protein formula e. Condensed Milk f. Non-premium formula

b. Evaporated Milk

↑ B1, B2, B6, D ↓ Vit C a. Soy protein formula b. Evaporated Milk c. Premium Formula d. High-protein formula e. Condensed Milk f. Non-premium formula

b. Evaporated Milk

Highest sucrose formula a. Soy protein formula b. Evaporated Milk c. Premium Formula d. High-protein formula e. Condensed Milk f. Non-premium formula

e. Condensed Milk

lactose & sucrose a. Premium Formula b. High-protein formula c. Non-premium formula

c. Non-premium formula

also known as follow up formula a. Soy protein formula b. Evaporated Milk c. Premium Formula d. High-protein formula e. Condensed Milk f. Non-premium formula

d. High-protein formula

● For babies 6 months and above ● Rapid body growth and development a. Soy protein formula b. Evaporated Milk c. Premium Formula d. High-protein formula e. Condensed Milk f. Non-premium formula

d. High-protein formula

Intended for healthy, uncompromised, and non-problematic babies (from birth up to 6 months of age) a. Soy protein formula b. Evaporated Milk c. Premium Formula d. High-protein formula e. Condensed Milk f. Non-premium formula

c. Premium Formula

lactose only a. Premium Formula b. High-protein formula c. Non-premium formula d Premature formula

a. Premium Formula

lactose, sucrose, maltodextrin a. Premium Formula b. High-protein formula c. Non-premium formula d Premature formula

b. High-protein formula

lactose, corn syrup, maltodextrin a. Premium Formula b. High-protein formula c. Non-premium formula d Premature formula

d Premature formula

No lactose Increased sucrose and maltodextrin a. Soy protein formula b. Evaporated Milk c. Premium Formula d. High-protein formula e. Condensed Milk f. Non-premium formula

a. Soy protein formula

Increased level of saturated FA a. linolenic & Linoleic acid b. nucleotides c. vegetable protein d. DHA, ARA & taurine e. vegetable oil f. soy protein formulas g. probiotics and prebiotics

e. vegetable oil

brain growth and development and strengthening immune system a. linolenic & Linoleic acid b. nucleotides c. vegetable protein d. DHA, ARA & taurine e. vegetable oil f. soy protein formulas g. probiotics and prebiotics

b. nucleotides

visual and brain development a. linolenic & Linoleic acid b. nucleotides c. vegetable protein d. DHA, ARA & taurine e. vegetable oil f. soy protein formulas g. probiotics and prebiotics

d. DHA, ARA & taurine

Essential for physical and mental development a. linolenic & Linoleic acid b. nucleotides c. vegetable protein d. DHA, ARA & taurine e. vegetable oil f. soy protein formulas g. probiotics and prebiotics

a. linolenic & Linoleic acid

reduced risk for T1DM a. long term benefit to child b. long term benefit to mother

a. long term benefit to child

reduced risk for T2DM a. long term benefit to child b. long term benefit to mother

b. long term benefit to mother

lactation amenorrhea a. short term benefit to child b. short term benefit to mother

b. short term benefit to mother

What is a key nutritional advantage of colostrum compared to mature breast milk? a. Higher fat content b. Higher protein and immunoglobulin content c. Higher lactose content

b. Higher protein and immunoglobulin content

TRUE OR FALSE: Human Mature Milk temperature via breastfeeding is always correct and constant

True

TRUE OR FALSE: Human Mature Milk temperature via breastfeeding isnutritionally balanced.

True

Breastfeeding Flashcards

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