The Volume of Amniotic Fluid Increases After the First Trimester

question 30

Multiple Choice

The volume of amniotic fluid increases after the first trimester as a result of:

• A) Increased maternal blood flow to the fetus
• B) Diffusion of interstitial fluid
• C) Production of fetal urine
• D) Increased fetal swallowing

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