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Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
Milk is the characteristic secretion of the mammary gland and serves for nourishment of the young. The first milk after parturition, the colostrum, has a high antibody content, which provides the newborn with passive immunity. Because of its composition, milk of ruminants, especially of cows, is an important component of human food.
Milk is the characteristic secretion of the mammary gland and serves for nourishment of the young. The first milk after parturition, the colostrum, has a high antibody content, which provides the newborn with passive immunity. Because of its composition, milk of ruminants, especially of cows, is an important component of human food.