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A pregnant woman tends not to eat for long periods of time because of her busy work schedule. What process safeguards her fetus from becoming hypoglycemic during this time?
 
  A) The brain is too undeveloped to use glucose.
  B) Women naturally ingest complex carbohydrates to last for long periods during pregnancy.
  C) Somatomammotropin helps to regulate glucose levels.
  D) Fetal oxygen interferes with the metabolism of glucose and prolongs its action.

Question 2

How does a woman who feels in control of the situation during labor influence her pain?
 
  A) Feelings of control are inversely related to the patient's report of pain.
  B) Decreased feeling of control helps during the third stage.
  C) There is no association between the two factors.
  D) Feeling in control shortens the overall length of labor.



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