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.
C
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