When a Woman Develops Carbohydrate Intolerance During Pregnancy, It Means

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a woman develops carbohydrate intolerance during pregnancy, it means that _____.

• A) she dislikes carbohydrate-containing foods
• B) her pancreas cannot produce insulin, so glucose cannot enter the cells
• C) she has developed insulin resistance in liver and muscle cells
• D) carbohydrates cause the insulin-producing cells of her body to degenerate
• E) the fetus is unable to obtain glucose from the mother's bloodstream

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