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Kikoku

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Vascular volume increases by 45 to 50 during pregnancy to:
 
  a. compensate for decreased renal plasma flow.
  b. provide adequate perfusion of the placenta.
  c. eliminate metabolic wastes of the mother.
  d. prevent maternal and fetal dehydration.

Question 2

The capacity of the uterus in a term pregnancy is how many times its prepregnant capacity?
 
  a. 100
  b. 200
  c. 300
  d. 500


livaneabi

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
The primary function of increased vascular volume is to transport oxygen and nutrients to the fetus via the placenta.

Answer to Question 2

D
The prepregnant capacity of the uterus is about 10 ml and it reaches 5000 ml (5 L) by the end of the pregnancy, which reflects a 500-fold increase.


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