Question

Insulin resistance commonly occurs in the mother during pregnancy. With the knowledge you gained regarding insulin and its function, which of the following is a correct statement.

a. One benefit of insulin resistance in the mother during pregnancy is a reduction of her plasma glucose concentrations.

b. One benefit of insulin resistance in the mother during pregnancy is the blockage of the development of diabetes mellitus in later life.

c. One benefit of insulin resistance in the mother during pregnancy is the increased availability of glucose to the fetus.

d. One benefit of insulin resistance in the mother during pregnancy is an increased appetite.

e. One benefit of insulin resistance in the mother during pregnancy is a reduction in pituitary function.

Answer 1

c- is the correct answer. The developing fetus needs nutrients for its growth and development. the fetus gets all its nutrients through the placenta from the mother.

during the course of pregnancy, insulin resistance in mothers increases. as a result, the mother can utilize only less amount of glucose and the excess glucose is available for the fetus to grow.

but when there is too much insulin resistance, it will result in gestational diabetes mellitus and its harmful for both mother and the baby.

a- is wrong because, when there is insulin resistance, her plasma glucose concentration increases.

b- is wrong because females with higher insulin resistance and gestational diabetes have an increased chance of developing diabetes in the future.

d- increased appetite is seen with diabetes. it might help the mother and fetus get extra calories. but 'C' is a better option than this.

e- is wong because when there is insulin resistance, more amount of insulin is secreted by the pancreas. more insulin will stimulate the pituitary activity.