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Which of the following contribute to the wide variance between maternal and fetal PO2 and PCO2?
I. The placenta is an actively metabolizing organ
II. Regional variations occur in placental permeability
III. Maternal and fetal vascular shunts occur
Distension
The condition of being stretched, inflated, or larger than normal, often referring to the bloating of the abdomen.
Catheter
A flexible tube inserted into the body for removing fluids or introducing medication directly into specific areas, such as the bladder.
Afferent Arteriole
A small artery that carries blood toward the glomeruli of the kidney, playing a key role in the regulation of blood pressure.
Sugar Reabsorption
The process by which the kidneys filter and reabsorb glucose back into the bloodstream, preventing excess sugar from being excreted in urine.
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