Question

question 5 (1 point)
late pregnancy is characterized by:
increased insulin sensitivity
decreased lipolysis
increased insulin resistance
decreased gluconeogenesis

Explanation:

Late pregnancy is associated with hormonal changes (e.g., placental hormones like human placental lactogen) that reduce tissue responsiveness to insulin, leading to increased insulin resistance to ensure adequate glucose supply to the fetus. Increased insulin sensitivity, decreased lipolysis, and decreased gluconeogenesis are not characteristic of late pregnancy.

Answer:

Increased insulin resistance