Which hormone increases maternal insulin resistance in order to provide a continuous supply of glucose that is required for fetal growth?
A. human chorionic somatotropin
B. leptin
C. estrogen
D. human placental lactogen
E. human chorionic gonadotropin
Answer: A
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