As the Fetus Develops, the Mother's Glomerular Filtration Rate

question 23

Multiple Choice

As the fetus develops, the mother's glomerular filtration rate

• A) increases by about 10%.
• B) increases by about 40%.
• C) decreases by about 10%.
• D) decreases by about 40%.

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