6: Renal System Changes Flashcards by allie see

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In general, what happens to hemoglobin during pregnancy?

A

It decreases.

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In general, what happens to hematocrit during pregnancy?

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It decreases.

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In general, what happens to RBCs during pregnancy?

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They decrease.

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In general, what happens to WBCs during pregnancy?

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They increase.

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In general, do your blood components increase or decrease during pregnancy?

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H and H and RBCs generally decrease during pregnancy and are lowest during the 3rd trimester. WBCs increase during pregnancy and are highest during 3rd trimester.

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