Which of the Following Would Be an Expected Change in the Mother

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an expected change in the mother during pregnancy?

• A) decreased blood volume
• B) decrease in heart rate
• C) decreased frequency of urination
• D) decrease in motility of the gastrointestinal tract

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Definitions:

Incomplete Tetanus

A state of muscle contraction characterized by rapid, continuous twitching of the muscle which does not reach maximal strength.

Partially Relaxed

A physiological state where muscles display a reduction in tension without being fully at rest, maintaining some degree of activation.

Creatine Phosphate

A high-energy reserve molecule in muscles, used to rapidly generate ATP during the first few seconds of intense physical activity.

Lactate Concentration

The level of lactate, a metabolic byproduct of anaerobic respiration, present in the blood or muscles, often measured during physical exertion.