​Decreased Conversion of Glucose to Glycogen and Fat,lowered Maternal Utilization

question 58

Multiple Choice

​Decreased conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat,lowered maternal utilization of glucose,and increased liver production of glucose help _____.

• A) ensure the mother does not gain excessive weight during the second half of pregnancy​
• B) ​ensure a constant supply of fat for maternal energy needs
• C) ​ensure a constant supply of glucose for fetal growth and development
• D) ​ensure that women do not expend too much energy on metabolism and have plenty of energy to support fetal growth
• E) ​promote healthy weight gain for pregnant women

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