A Newly Diagnosed Nsulin-Dependent Type 1 Idiabetic with Good Blood

question 18

Multiple Choice

A newly diagnosed nsulin-dependent type 1 idiabetic with good blood sugar control is at 20 weeks' gestation. She asks the nurse how her diabetes will affect her baby. The best explanation would include:

• A) "Your baby could be smaller than average at birth."
• B) "Your baby will probably be larger than average at birth."
• C) "As long as you control your blood sugar, your baby will not be affected at all."
• D) "Your baby might have high blood sugar for several days."

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Definitions:

Genetically Identical Offspring

Offspring that share the same genetic material, typically as a result of asexual reproduction.

Genetic Recombination

The process by which pieces of DNA are broken and recombined to produce new combinations of alleles, contributing to genetic diversity.

Muller's Ratchet

A process by which the genomes of an asexual population accumulate deleterious mutations in an irreversible manner.

Deleterious Mutations

Genetic alterations that are harmful to an organism, potentially reducing its fitness and survivability.