Fun learning about immune properties of milk thought up by Kay & Chris , used with permission
Mechanism by which some of the components ofhuman milk protect the infant
1. macrophages--engulf andabsorb pacman
2. lymphocytes--are also called leukocytes
T-cells, B-cells
recognize and help destroy the bad guys
Teacheron playground duty takes misbehaving kid to the Big Boss (principal) andthe principal says, ?Now I know what to do with you guys.?
Like immunizations, the bodyrecognizes the culprit and knows how to get rid of it.
3. secretory IgA--coats the intestinal wall so the bad guys cannot grab hold
Teflon
4. lactoferrin--binds iron
Thus it prevents the bad guys from getting the iron they need to survive
dumb bell delivery man--holds the iron until he reaches his destination
5. bifidus factor--bunny factor--promotes the growth of good bacteria(lactobacillus bifidus) that creates an acid environment which discourages thegrowth of the bad guys
6. oligosaccharides--fills in the spaces so the bad guys cannot attaching tothe wall of the gut
musical chairs (where all the seats are full)
7. lysozyme--breaks down the cell wall
sword fish who cuts through the diving suit
8. epidermal growth factor--stimulates cell growth (maturity and protection)--eaglefactor or the feather factor--
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KayHoover & Chris Mulford
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