Fetal growth is maximally affected by ____________
Correct Answer: Insulin
Description: Fetal growth is affected by Fetal hormones Fetal growth factors (IGF1 &2) Placental factors Maternal factors Amongst the foetal hormones, thyroxine and insulin have role in tissue accretion and differentiation in foetus. Growth hormone levels are high but are not known to have any influence on the foetal growth. Ref- Ghai , 9th edition , Chap 2.
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