Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a function of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) ?
A) It promotes lipid deposition in the mother.
B) It promotes uptake of nutrients by the fetus and inhibits fetal tissue breakdown.
C) It stimulates the growth of the endometrium during pregnancy.
D) It promotes uterine and breast duct development in pregnant women.
E) It increases maternal insulin resistance to maintain glucose availability for fetal use.
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