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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