During pregnancy,
A) a woman's respiratory rate and tidal volume increase.
B) maternal blood volume increases.
C) maternal nutrient requirements increase.
D) a woman's glomerular filtration rate increases.
E) all of the above

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During pregnancy, a woman's respiratory rate and tidal volume increase to meet the increased oxygen demand of the developing fetus. Maternal blood volume increases to provide oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. Maternal nutrient requirements increase to support the growth and development of the fetus. A woman's glomerular filtration rate (GFR) also increases during pregnancy to help eliminate waste products from the fetus and support the increased metabolic demands of the mother. Therefore, all of the options (A, B, C, and D) are correct.

During Pregnancy