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How can the change in lipid blood levels that occurs during pregnancy best be described?
 a. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels decrease due to the increased water volume in the blood
  b. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels remain the same as pre-pregnancy levels
  c. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels increase dramatically from pre-pregnancy levels
  d. Cholesterol and triglyceride levels fluctuate daily depending on when the fetus is building nerve cells

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Which statement is NOT correct about hormones and carbohydrate metabolism during pregnancy?
 a. During the second maternal phase, rising levels of hCS and prolactin from the pituitary gland inhibit the conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat for storage.
  b. Insulin resistance builds and increases the reliance on fats for energy during the second half of pregnancy.
  c. Estrogen and progesterone levels increase and stimulate insulin production during the first half of pregnancy.
  d. hCG levels increase to a greater extent in the second phase than in the first phase and stimulate conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat stores.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

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