Colostrum, the yellowish fluid, secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation is very essential to impart immunity to the newborn infants because it contains:

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Colostrum, the yellowish fluid, secreted by mother during the initial days of lactation is very essential to impart immunity to the newborn infants because it contains:, Natural killer cells, Monocytes, Macrophages, Immunoglobulin A

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IgA or immunoglobulin A is the primary antibody present in colostrum, and also present in Saliva, mucus, and other secretions. IgA is very essential to provide immunity to the newborn because the immune system of the newborns is not fully developed.

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