Glucose Metabolism Is Profoundly Affected During Pregnancy Because

question 36

Multiple Choice

Glucose metabolism is profoundly affected during pregnancy because:

• A)Pancreatic function in the islets of Langerhans is affected by pregnancy.
• B)The pregnant woman uses glucose at a more rapid rate than the nonpregnant woman.
• C)The pregnant woman increases her dietary intake significantly.
• D)Placental hormones are antagonistic to insulin, thus resulting in insulin resistance.

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