Lactation And Contraception Flashcards
______ feedback is responsible for progression of parturition
Positive
Fetal membrane sharing is determined by the timing of the embryo _____
Division
Lactation potential is established during pregnancy :
High_____ concentrations during pregnancy stimulate alveolar/lobular formation
Progesterone
Lactation potential is established during pregnancy :
High _____ concentrations during pregnancy promote extensive duct development
Estrogen
Lactation potential is established during pregnancy :
High estrogen concentration stimulates ____ and ____ to induce the enzymes required for milk production
Prolactin
HCS
After delivery the sudden drop in progesterone and estrogen initiate ____
Lactation
Females have ___-___ lobules per breast
15-20
Lactation:
The milk producing unit is the ____ clustered into terminal lobules
Alveoli
The milk is delivered to the nipple by a ___ system
Ductal
The _____ prepare for breastfeeding during pregnancy but the _____ system is not operational until after birth
Mammary glands
Alveolar
Early milk is called _____
Colostrum
Benefits of breast milk
Hydration
Immune [rotection
Defensive agents
Nutrients
Lactation is supported by ___ and ____ from posterior/anterior pituitary
Oxytocin
Prolactin
Lactation is controlled by infant demand and infants ____ reflex
Suckling
Milk synthesis is controlled by ____
And ejection is controlled by____
Prolactin
Oxytocin
