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Lactation: Natural Processes, Physiological Responses & Role in Maternity
Lisa M Reyes Cruz
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Description for Lactation: Natural Processes, Physiological Responses & Role in Maternity
Hardback. Editor(s): Reyes Cruz, Lisa M.; Ortiz Gutierrez, Douglas C. Num Pages: 181 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 185 x 15. Weight in Grams: 508.
The primary function of the mammary gland is to provide nutrition for the young in the form of milk protein and fat. However, there are other benefits that are provided by lactation, such as the provision of immune factors that are secreted into the milk, which provide protection from infection. In this book, the authors discuss the natural processes, physiological response and role in maternity of lactation. Topics include gene expression in the mammary gland; human milk oligosaccharides and their health effects; the role of micro-RNAs in the lactation process; hormonal control of lactation, the role of breastfeeding in lactation; ... Read more
The primary function of the mammary gland is to provide nutrition for the young in the form of milk protein and fat. However, there are other benefits that are provided by lactation, such as the provision of immune factors that are secreted into the milk, which provide protection from infection. In this book, the authors discuss the natural processes, physiological response and role in maternity of lactation. Topics include gene expression in the mammary gland; human milk oligosaccharides and their health effects; the role of micro-RNAs in the lactation process; hormonal control of lactation, the role of breastfeeding in lactation; ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
181
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
181
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781622572434
SKU
V9781622572434
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