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Colostrum the yellowish fluid, secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation is very essential to impart immunity to the new born infants because it contains:

  1. A
    Natural killer cells
  2. B
    Monocytes
  3. C
    Macrophages
  4. D
    Immunoglobulin A

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Colostrum is rich in antibodies, specifically Immunoglobulin A (IgA). This provides passive immunity to the newborn, protecting the infant's respiratory and digestive tracts from infections.

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Colostrum the yellowish fluid, secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation is very essential to impart immunity to the new born infants because it contains:
A
Natural killer cells
B
Monocytes
C
Macrophages
D
Immunoglobulin A

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