Multiple Choice
Low levels of IGF-1 causes _____.
A) a decrease in muscle and skeletal mass of the fetus
B) an increase in lipid breakdown by the mother
C) an increase in insulin resistance in the mother
D) a reduction in the intake of oxygen by the fetus
E) neural-tube defects in the fetus
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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