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Q: What is the fluid produced by the mammary gland during the first few days after giving birth?
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Do mammals die right after giving birth?

No, most mammals do not die after giving birth.


Specialized form of milk produced by the mammary glands immediately after birth?

Colostrum.


What specialized form of milk produced by the mammary glands immediately after birth is?

Colostrum


What is the importance of cleavage in development?

Cleavage itself is not necessary during development - it is a result of development, specifically of mammary gland development during puberty in humans. Mammary gland development is important because the mammary gland provides 100% of a newborn's nutrition up to 24 months after birth.


What kinds of colliods are found in living things?

Milk is a classic example of a colloid. Milk is produced in the mammary glands of female mammals that have recently given birth.


How do mares give birth?

By way of a mammary gland .


What role does prolactin play in the body?

It is essential for the development of the mammary glands for lactation during pregnancy, and for stimulating and maintaining lactation after child-birth.


Which term means the specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that newborn can digest?

Colostrum is the term that refers to the specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that newborns can digest. It is produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and the first few days after giving birth.


Will rabbits prolong giving birth in cold weather?

They will try to give birth during the day when it is warmer if they can.


What is the difference between oxytocin and prolactin?

Oxytocin helps in child birth and release of milk during breastfeeding. Prolactin helps in production of milk in mammary glands.


What does it mean if a guinea pig is spotting blood before giving birth?

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When can a mother cat get fixed?

"Cats can become pregnant within months of giving birth. Although a cat can be spayed at any point, it is best to wait until the litter of kittens is weaned. The mammary glands and uterus will be much small then, making the spay easier and safer. Specifically, six to ten weeks after giving birth your cat can be spayed."