Question 1
Which hormone is primarily responsible for milk production (lactogenesis)?
Correct Answer:
Prolactin
Question 2
What is the role of oxytocin in breastfeeding?
Correct Answer:
It causes the milk ejection reflex (let-down) by contracting myoepithelial cells
Question 3
Lactogenesis II (secretory activation) typically occurs:
Correct Answer:
Approximately 30-40 hours after delivery, with copious milk production by days 3-5
Question 4
Colostrum is important for newborns because it:
Correct Answer:
Is rich in immunoglobulins (especially secretory IgA), protein, and white blood cells that protect against infection
Question 5
What is the primary structural unit of the breast responsible for producing milk?
Correct Answer:
The alveolus
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Prepare with the CLC Practice Questions - Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering breastfeeding, breast, milk, mother, and baby. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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CLC Practice Questions - Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Exam

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