Infants of mothers who have had diabetes are prone to hypoglycemia immediately after birth. Describe the cause of this
Because of the hyperglycemic state of the mother and the proportional increase for the fetus, the newborn infant responds by secreting large amounts of insulin. Within 30-60 minutes after birth, the infant becomes hypoglycemic because of the effects of the fetal hyperinsulinism and the rapid utilization of glucose after birth.
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a. exocytosis b. secretion c. emission d. endocytosis
During the first few weeks after birth, an infant should breastfeed approximately how many times per day??
A) ?4 to 6 B) ?8 to 12 C) ?13 to 15 D) ?18 to 20
Why are primary vitamin E deficiencies rarely observed in human beings?
a. The vitamin is not essential b. The vitamin is widespread in foods c. Most people take vitamin E supplements d. The vitamin can be synthesized by the body
Trans-fatty acids are generally not found in:?
A) fruits. B) vegetables. C) grains. D) legumes. E) All of the above