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What is the primary function of prolactin in lactation?
What is the primary function of prolactin in lactation?
What is the primary carbohydrate in milk?
What is the primary carbohydrate in milk?
What is the process by which milk is produced in alveoli and secreted into ducts?
What is the process by which milk is produced in alveoli and secreted into ducts?
What is the main type of fat found in milk?
What is the main type of fat found in milk?
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What is the purpose of coagulation in the cheese making process?
What is the purpose of coagulation in the cheese making process?
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What type of cheese is characterized by a high moisture content, low fat, and a short ripening period?
What type of cheese is characterized by a high moisture content, low fat, and a short ripening period?
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What contributes to the development of flavor and texture in cheese during the aging process?
What contributes to the development of flavor and texture in cheese during the aging process?
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What is the stage of lactation that occurs during pregnancy?
What is the stage of lactation that occurs during pregnancy?
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What triggers the process of lactogenesis during pregnancy?
What triggers the process of lactogenesis during pregnancy?
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What is the term for the growth and differentiation of mammary epithelial cells during pregnancy?
What is the term for the growth and differentiation of mammary epithelial cells during pregnancy?
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Which hormone regulates milk secretion by stimulating the contraction of myoepithelial cells?
Which hormone regulates milk secretion by stimulating the contraction of myoepithelial cells?
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What is the term for the process of releasing milk from the mammary alveoli into the ducts?
What is the term for the process of releasing milk from the mammary alveoli into the ducts?
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What is the structure that converges to form the lactiferous duct, which opens at the nipple?
What is the structure that converges to form the lactiferous duct, which opens at the nipple?
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Which hormone inhibits milk synthesis and secretion during pregnancy?
Which hormone inhibits milk synthesis and secretion during pregnancy?
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What is the term for the differentiation of mammary epithelial cells into milk-secreting cells?
What is the term for the differentiation of mammary epithelial cells into milk-secreting cells?
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What is the primary function of cortisol in lactation?
What is the primary function of cortisol in lactation?
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What is the term for the process of initiation of milk secretion in the mammary gland?
What is the term for the process of initiation of milk secretion in the mammary gland?
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What is the primary function of insulin in lactation?
What is the primary function of insulin in lactation?
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Study Notes
Lactation Physiology
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Lactation cycle: The process of milk production in mammary glands, divided into three stages:
- Mammogenesis: Development of mammary glands during pregnancy
- Lactogenesis: Initiation of milk production after parturition
- Galactopoiesis: Maintenance of milk production during lactation
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Hormonal regulation: Hormones involved in lactation:
- Prolactin: Stimulates milk production
- Oxytocin: Stimulates milk letdown
- Progesterone: Inhibits milk production
- Milk secretion: Milk is produced in alveoli and secreted into ducts through the process of apocrine secretion
Milk Composition
- Milk components: Water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and minerals
- Carbohydrates: Lactose (milk sugar) is the primary carbohydrate in milk
- Proteins: Casein and whey proteins are the two main types of proteins in milk
- Fats: Triglycerides are the primary form of fat in milk
- Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, and potassium are essential minerals in milk
- pH and acidity: Milk has a natural pH of around 6.5-6.7, with a buffering capacity to maintain acidity
Cheese Production
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Cheese making process: Milk is converted into cheese through:
- Coagulation: Acidification or addition of rennet to form curds
- Curdling: Separation of curds and whey
- Shaping: Curds are molded into desired shape
- Aging: Cheese is allowed to ripen and develop flavor
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Types of cheese: Based on moisture content, fat content, and ripening process:
- Fresh cheese: High moisture, low fat, and short ripening period (e.g., ricotta)
- Soft cheese: High moisture, medium fat, and short ripening period (e.g., brie)
- Semi-hard cheese: Medium moisture, medium fat, and medium ripening period (e.g., cheddar)
- Hard cheese: Low moisture, low fat, and long ripening period (e.g., parmesan)
- Ripening and flavor development: Enzymes, microorganisms, and chemical reactions contribute to the development of flavor and texture in cheese during the aging process
Lactation Physiology
- The lactation cycle consists of three stages: mammogenesis, lactogenesis, and galactopoiesis
- Mammogenesis is the development of mammary glands during pregnancy
- Lactogenesis is the initiation of milk production after parturition
- Galactopoiesis is the maintenance of milk production during lactation
- Prolactin stimulates milk production, while oxytocin stimulates milk letdown
- Progesterone inhibits milk production
- Milk is produced in alveoli and secreted into ducts through apocrine secretion
Milk Composition
- Milk is composed of water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and minerals
- Lactose is the primary carbohydrate in milk
- Casein and whey proteins are the two main types of proteins in milk
- Triglycerides are the primary form of fat in milk
- Calcium, phosphorus, and potassium are essential minerals in milk
- Milk has a natural pH of around 6.5-6.7, with a buffering capacity to maintain acidity
Cheese Production
- Cheese making involves coagulation, curdling, shaping, and aging
- Coagulation occurs through acidification or the addition of rennet
- Curds are separated from whey during curdling
- Curds are molded into shape during shaping
- Cheese is allowed to ripen and develop flavor during aging
- Cheese types are classified based on moisture content, fat content, and ripening process
- Fresh cheese has high moisture, low fat, and a short ripening period
- Soft cheese has high moisture, medium fat, and a short ripening period
- Semi-hard cheese has medium moisture, medium fat, and a medium ripening period
- Hard cheese has low moisture, low fat, and a long ripening period
- Enzymes, microorganisms, and chemical reactions contribute to flavor and texture development during the aging process
Lactation Physiology
Lactogenesis
- Initiated by hormonal changes during pregnancy, specifically the increase in progesterone and placental lactogen
- Divided into two stages:
- Mammogenesis: growth and differentiation of mammary epithelial cells during pregnancy
- Lactation differentiation: differentiation of mammary epithelial cells into milk-secreting cells
Milk Synthesis
- Occurs in mammary alveoli, clusters of milk-secreting cells
- Involves uptake of nutrients from bloodstream, synthesis of milk components, and secretion of milk into alveoli
- Regulated by hormones: prolactin, insulin, and cortisol
Milk Secretion
- Process of releasing milk from mammary alveoli into ducts
- Regulated by oxytocin, stimulating contraction of myoepithelial cells surrounding alveoli
- Influenced by frequency and efficiency of milk removal
Mammary Gland Function
- Composed of several lobes, each with a duct and cluster of alveoli
- Ducts converge to form lactiferous duct, opening at the nipple
- Innervated by nerves regulating milk secretion and ejection
Hormonal Regulation
- Prolactin: stimulates milk synthesis and secretion
- Oxytocin: stimulates milk ejection and contraction of myoepithelial cells
- Insulin: regulates glucose uptake and metabolism in mammary gland
- Cortisol: regulates metabolism of nutrients in mammary gland
- Progesterone: inhibits milk synthesis and secretion during pregnancy
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Explore the process of milk production in mammary glands, hormonal regulation, and the three stages of lactation. Learn about prolactin, oxytocin, and progesterone's roles in lactation physiology.
