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Which of the following skin changes during pregnancy is NOT considered common?
Which of the following skin changes during pregnancy is NOT considered common?
What hormonal change primarily causes maternal insulin resistance during pregnancy?
What hormonal change primarily causes maternal insulin resistance during pregnancy?
Which factor is NOT a recognized risk for developing gestational diabetes?
Which factor is NOT a recognized risk for developing gestational diabetes?
What is the primary mechanism by which maternal glucose affects the fetus?
What is the primary mechanism by which maternal glucose affects the fetus?
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Which immune change occurs during pregnancy?
Which immune change occurs during pregnancy?
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Which complication is associated with fetal exposure to maternal hyperglycemia?
Which complication is associated with fetal exposure to maternal hyperglycemia?
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What is the primary purpose of a TORCH titer?
What is the primary purpose of a TORCH titer?
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Which of the following is NOT a fetal complication related to maternal diabetes?
Which of the following is NOT a fetal complication related to maternal diabetes?
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What underlying factor contributes to increased maternal insulin resistance during pregnancy?
What underlying factor contributes to increased maternal insulin resistance during pregnancy?
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Which skin change associated with pregnancy is a direct result of estrogen sensitivity?
Which skin change associated with pregnancy is a direct result of estrogen sensitivity?
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How does maternal glucose crossing the placenta affect fetal insulin levels?
How does maternal glucose crossing the placenta affect fetal insulin levels?
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Which of the following represents a common alteration in immunology during pregnancy?
Which of the following represents a common alteration in immunology during pregnancy?
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What is a potential consequence for a fetus resulting from exposure to maternal high glucose levels?
What is a potential consequence for a fetus resulting from exposure to maternal high glucose levels?
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Which condition could be indicated by a high TORCH titer in a pregnant individual?
Which condition could be indicated by a high TORCH titer in a pregnant individual?
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What is a significant outcome of gestational diabetes related to fetal development?
What is a significant outcome of gestational diabetes related to fetal development?
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Which statement about maternal immunology during pregnancy is true?
Which statement about maternal immunology during pregnancy is true?
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