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Repro week 10 060423 - Lactation

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In lactation, what stimulates the myoepithelial cells to contract around the alveoli, pushing the milk into the lactiferous ducts towards the nipple?

a)

Colostrum

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Oxytocin

d)

Prolactin

2.

Which of the following are typically present in both breast milk and formula milk?

Select all that apply.

a)

Folic acid

b)

Immunoglobulins

c)

Lactose

d)

Water

3.

The charity, UNICEF and the WHO launched the Baby friendly initiative to try and increase breastfeeding rates worldwide.

They recommend initiation of breastfeeding within what time after birth?

a)

1 second

b)

1 minute

c)

1 hour

d)

1 day

4.

A post-natal woman who is breast-feeding, has been discussing with her doctor about the need for a course of oral prednisolone for her ulcerative colitis.

What platform(s) would you use to seek advice if you were in this situation?

Select all that apply.

a)

BNF

b)

Mumsnet

c)

Pharmacist

d)

Wikipedia

5.

The areola contains ______ tubercles.

Hints - They secrete sebaceous fluid.

a)

Alveoli

b)

Axillary

c)

Mammary

d)

Montgomery