As the fetus develops, the mother's glomerular filtration rate
A) increases by about 10%.
B) increases by about 40%.
C) decreases by about 10%.
D) decreases by about 40%.

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During pregnancy, the mother's glomerular filtration rate increases by about 40% to accommodate the increased metabolic demands and waste removal for both the mother and the developing fetus.

As the Fetus Develops, the Mother's Glomerular Filtration Rate