Question

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one effect of peptide hormones in the mother is that it can make her cells resistant to, leading to gestational diabetes.

Explanation:

Peptide hormones during pregnancy can cause insulin resistance. Insulin is the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels by allowing cells to take in glucose. When cells become resistant to insulin, glucose cannot enter the cells effectively, leading to high blood sugar levels, which is a characteristic of gestational diabetes.

Answer:

insulin