What factor in breast milk binds iron and prevents it from supporting the growth of the infant's intestinal bacteria?
a. Colostrum
b. Lactoferrin
c. Hemoferritin
d. Bifidus factor
e. Lysozyme
ANS: B
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Fill in the blank with correct word
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a. Vitamin C b. Lactoferrin c. Transferrin d. Hemosiderin
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A) peptic ulcer disease B) pressure ulcers C) heart failure D) bone disease
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