This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
Fetal growth is maximally affected by - 
Select and explain. 
A. Insulin, B. Growth hormone, C. Coisol, D. Thyroxine
A: Insulin
Answer: A: Insulin 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Insulin o Insulin and insulin like growth factor stimulate fetal growth. o Thyroxine has no effect on linear growth but it has effect on skeletal maturation. o Fetal or maternal GH is not essential for fetal growth in utero.