Which of the following is a function of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1)?
A) It promotes lipid deposition in the mother.
B) It promotes uptake of nutrients by the fetus and inhibits fetal tissue breakdown.
C) It stimulates the growth of the endometrium during pregnancy.
D) It promotes uterine and breast duct development in pregnant women.
E) It increases maternal insulin resistance to maintain glucose availability for fetal use.

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Insulin-like growth factor-1 promotes uptake of nutrients by the fetus and inhibits fetal tissue breakdown, leading to growth and development during pregnancy.

Which of the Following Is a Function of Insulin-Like Growth