The Fetal Adaptation Theory Indicates That a Fetus Exposed to Starvation

question 12

Multiple Choice

The fetal adaptation theory indicates that a fetus exposed to starvation or malnutrition goes into a survival mode. Which of the following is NOT a fetal physiological response in this situation?

• A) The production of hormones shifts to promote energy storage.
• B) The activity of enzymes may increase or decrease.
• C) There may be changes in the expression of certain genes.
• D) The size and function of body organs, such as liver or kidneys, does not change.

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