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The first milk which comes out from the mother's mammary glands just after child birth is known as

A

Testosterone

B

Colostrum

C

Estrogen

D

Progesterone

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B
The fluid that is secreted the first few days after parturition is called colostrum. It is slightly yellow in colour, rich in calories and antibodies IgA that provide passive immunity to the child.
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