Greenish fecal matter passed by infant in first two days of birth is due to sterilized intestine is
Macrophage
Stercobilin
Meconium
Both (b) and (c)

Question

Greenish fecal matter passed by infant in first two days of birth is due to sterilized intestine is MacrophageStercobilinMeconiumBoth -b- and -c-

Toppr Admin · Accepted Answer

The correct option is C MeconiumThe first intestinal discharge from newborns is meconium- which is a viscous- dark-green substance composed of intestinal epithelial cells- lanugo- mucus- and intestinal secretions -eg- bile- Intestinal secretions- mucosal cells- and solid elements of swallowed amniotic fluid are the 3 major solid constituents of meconium- Water is the major liquid constituent- comprising 85-95- of meconium- Meconium is sterile and does not contain bacteria-

Greenish fecal matter passed by infant in first two days of birth is due to sterilized intestine is MacrophageStercobilinMeconiumBoth (b) and (c)

Greenish fecal matter passed by infant in first two days of birth is due to sterilized intestine is
Macrophage
Stercobilin
Meconium
Both (b) and (c)