A pregnant woman is expected to develop:
A) tachypnea and decreased tidal volume.
B) deep breathing but not more frequent breathing.
C) dyspnea and increased functional residual capacity.
D) bradypnea and increased tidal volume.

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In a pregnant woman, the tidal volume and vital capacity increase, the functional residual capacity decreases, and the woman breathes more deeply but not more frequently.

A Pregnant Woman Is Expected to Develop