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Lactation Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about lactation. I have tried not to make it too hard so have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by elspbeth. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
elspbeth

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
223,317

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4426

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the gland that governs lactation? Hint

ovarian

pituitary

mammalian

adrenal

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is a milk bank? Hint

a place that distributes donor milk to mothers and babies in need

no such thing

a special container for storing pumped milk

a fund that helps breastfeeding mothers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Recent studies indicate that breastfeeding may reduce the risk of ___________to a moderate degree. Hint

Alzheimer's

obesity

arthritis

glaucoma

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first secretion from the mammary glands after giving birth is called what? Hint

first milk

milk

immunomilk

colostrum

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Question 5 of 10

5. The milk of most species contains lots of ___? Hint

electrolytes

veggies

carbohydrates

water

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Question 6 of 10

6. A woman who has never been pregnant can lactate.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is a galactagogue? Hint

Nursing pad to catch leaking milk.

Breast pump.

Herb or medicine used to increase milk supply.

Special sleep aids recommended for the nursing mother.

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Question 8 of 10

8. A professional who is paid to help women breastfeed is called a ___. Hint

Lactation Consultant

Lactaid Consultant

Lactation Nurse

Wet Nurse

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a wet nurse? Hint

a nurse who bottle feeds your baby

someone who nurses triplets

an incompetent nurse

a woman hired to breastfeed your baby

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Question 10 of 10

10. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF approximately 1.5 million babies die every year because they were not breastfed. Factors contributing to this toll include: Hint

improper preparation of formula

lack of safe water supply for making formula

lack of money for buying formula & so it is diluted

all of these

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the gland that governs lactation?

Answer: pituitary

The pituitary gland produces growth hormone for normal development of height and prolactin for milk production. This small pea sized gland also affects other vital body functions including metabolism, sexuality and reproduction.

2. What is a milk bank?

Answer: a place that distributes donor milk to mothers and babies in need

As of 2005 there are 9 milk banks in the U.S. and one in Canada, but funding is a persistent issue so that number could have changed at the time of this writing. Doctors need to prescribe it and some insurance companies will cover some of the cost. Some babies cannot tolerate formula. Search for Human Milk Banking Association of North America for the history of milk banking, details about processing, donating and locations.

3. Recent studies indicate that breastfeeding may reduce the risk of ___________to a moderate degree.

Answer: obesity

Though the benefit may be of moderate degree, given the concern regarding obesity in some countries of the world, this benefit may still be of public health significance.

4. The first secretion from the mammary glands after giving birth is called what?

Answer: colostrum

Colostrum has higher concentrations of immunoglobulins (antibodies)than mature milk.

5. The milk of most species contains lots of ___?

Answer: water

Human milk contains consists of about 87% water and so is all the newborn baby needs, even in hot climates.

6. A woman who has never been pregnant can lactate.

Answer: True

Some women have been able to breastfeed their adopted children, even if only partially. It is called induced lactation if a woman has never breastfed, re-lactation in the case of a woman having breastfed a baby before.

7. What is a galactagogue?

Answer: Herb or medicine used to increase milk supply.

A common galactogogue is fenugreek.

8. A professional who is paid to help women breastfeed is called a ___.

Answer: Lactation Consultant

IBCLC are the letters commonly used to refer to an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant or someone who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. Some women can access their services for free at clinics or hospitals but they can also can often be hired for in home visits.

9. What is a wet nurse?

Answer: a woman hired to breastfeed your baby

Wet nursing is a a very old profession but generally frowned upon in our modern culture, due to the fear of transmitting disease. However, breastfeeding someone else's child is still practiced by some, if only on a very casual, as-needed basis.

10. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF approximately 1.5 million babies die every year because they were not breastfed. Factors contributing to this toll include:

Answer: all of these

Harmful bacteria in water can lead to serious illness for babies, the most serious being diarrhea which causes thousands of deaths each year due to dehydration.

Source: Author elspbeth

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