Question

during pregnancy the level of glucose in the maternal blood increases due to which hormone?

Answer 1

Answer:

The HPL hormone increases the blood glucose level so that the baby can get the nutrients it needs from the extra glucose in the blood. At 15 weeks, another hormone—human placental growth hormone—also increases and causes maternal blood glucose level to rise

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Human Placental Lactogen (HPL), also known as Human Chorionic Somatomammotropin (HCS).

Explanation:

The elevated blood glucose level is caused by hormones released by the placenta during pregnancy i.e. HPL. HPL increases maternal blood glucose level and makes a woman's body less sensitive to insulin i.e. lesser ability to use it properly.

If the body doesn’t use insulin as it should, then the blood glucose levels will rise. The HPL hormone increases the blood glucose level so that the baby can get the nutrients it needs from the extra glucose in the blood.