What Is the Physiologic Reason for Vascular Volume Increasing by 40

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the physiologic reason for vascular volume increasing by 40% to 60% during pregnancy?

• A) Prevents maternal and fetal dehydration
• B) Eliminates metabolic wastes of the mother
• C) Provides adequate perfusion of the placenta
• D) Compensates for decreased renal plasma flow

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Definitions:

Oocyte

Immature ovum.

"Window of Opportunity"

describes a period when unique circumstances allow for a particular action to be taken that may not be possible at another time.

Ovulation

Release of an ovum, or secondary oocyte, from the vesicular follicle.

Blastocyst

An early-stage embryo consisting of a sphere of cells surrounding an inner fluid-filled cavity, occurring before implantation into the uterine wall.