Lactoferrin - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What transporter is found on Erythrocytes and what is the function? - Answer-HCO3-/Cl- antiporter HCO3- leaves the RBC and Cl- moves into RBC (chloride shift) Source of energy for RBC and how is it used? - Answer-GLUCOSE - 90% in glycolysis - 10% in HMP shunt Platelets a. Life span b. Function c. Where are they stored? - Answer-a. 8-10 days b. Primary hemostasis (forms platelet plug by aggregating and sticking to fibrinogen) c. Spleen (1/3 of them are there) Granules of Plat...

What is viseral pain -Correct Answer viscera (organs) -pain that is caused by distention or spasm of a hollow viscus How would you describe parietal pain and what abdominal disorder often causes it ? -Correct Answer sharp well localized pain caused by irritation of the peritoneum ; often associated with appendicitis abdominal pain that is described as colicky (comes and goes) may result from ? -Correct Answer gallstones or renal stones What is most most common cause of constipation in t...

IBCLC EXAM: Nutrition and Biochemistry Practice Questions and Answers What changes to the components in breastmilk occur over time? - Ans:-Increase: water, fat, energy, casein, serotonin, lysozyme Decrease: protein (casein increases), zinc, calcium, LC-PUFAs (specifically between 6-12 months) What is one of the major benefits of colostrum, other than nutrient value? - Ans:-Protective: -coats gut to prevent adherence of pathogens -promotes gut closure Protein dense Colostrum contains... ...

Carbohydrates (calories) 40% of calories in BM come from carbohydrates Fats (calories) 50% of calories in breastmilk come from fats WHO Guidelines to Optimal Infant Feeding 1. BF directly at mother's breast 2. EBM from the mother 3. EBM from a donor 4. Artificial infant milk (formula) Protein (calories) 10% of calories in breastmilk come from protein Carbohydrates 7% of breastmilk is carbohydrates Fats 4% of breastmilk is fats Protein 0.8-1% o...

BI234 CH - MICROBIAL METABOLISM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS What role do enzymes play in metabolic pathways? Enzymes control the chemical reactions in metabolic pathways. They are necessary for metabolism to occur. How is the action of a competitive inhibitor different from that of an allosteric inhibitor? -Competitive inhibitors have a shape that is similar to the substrate of the enzyme and bind to the active site of the enzyme - these inhibitors compete for the ac...

CLC Practice Exam #2 Questions with Correct Answers A useful definition of colic is: a) Any prolonged crying with no discernible reason b) Occurs before 3 months, lasts at least 3 hours/day, 3 times a week c) Crying that occurs despite the baby being full and dry d) Hard crying that can be soothed by breastfeeding - Correct Answer b) Occurs before 3 months, lasts at least 3 hours/day, 3 times a week Which of the following has been shown to have a negative effect on the milk production o...

What changes to the components in breastmilk occur over time? - Answer-Increase: water, fat, energy, casein, serotonin, lysozyme Decrease: protein (casein increases), zinc, calcium, LC-PUFAs (specifically between 6-12 months) What is one of the major benefits of colostrum, other than nutrient value? - Answer-Protective: -coats gut to prevent adherence of pathogens -promotes gut closure Protein dense Colostrum contains... - Answer--IgA -white cells -lactoferrin -growth factors with 21 a...

What changes to the components in breastmilk occur over time? - correct answer Increase: water, fat, energy, casein, serotonin, lysozyme Decrease: protein (casein increases), zinc, calcium, LC-PUFAs (specifically between 6-12 months) What is one of the major benefits of colostrum, other than nutrient value? - correct answer Protective: -coats gut to prevent adherence of pathogens -promotes gut closure Protein dense Colostrum contains... - correct answer -IgA -white cells -lactof...

IBCLC NEW REVIEW UPDATE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The goals of the Innocenti Declaration Hint: 10LCCs are better than 1 - ANS-10-Practice the Ten Steps L-Enact Legislation C-Follow the Code C-Coordinator and Commitee for each nation To reduce the risk of rickets in a breast-feeding child, what would you recommend for mom? - ANSMom should have her milk levels checked for vitamin D When does gut closure occur? - ANS-6 months in a full term infant 42% of GERD related issues are caused by - A...

IBCLC: Biochemistry of Human MilkColostrum - correct answer Specialized form of milk secreted during the first few days postpartum. It is higher in protein (additional amino acids, and antibody rich proteins like SIgA and lactoferrin, also oligosacharides which are critical for immune support). It is lower in carbohydrates and fat. 10-120ml in first 24 hours. Preterm Milk - correct answer Mother will produce this milk for only 4 weeks regardless of gestational age of infant. Increased levels ...