Maternal Blood Volume Increases During Pregnancy Because

question 31

Multiple Choice

Maternal blood volume increases during pregnancy because

• A) hypoxia resulting from fetal demand for oxygen stimulates release of erythropoietin.
• B) decreased peripheral blood volume due to circulation in the placenta leads to the release of rennin.
• C) increased aldosterone secretion promotes salt and water retention at the kidneys.
• D) decreased venous return due to blood volume diverted to the placenta triggers a compensating mechanism.
• E) all of the above

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