Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach
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ISBN: 9780078024283
Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Theresa Bidle
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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During pregnancy, many cardiovascular changes take place in the body. This system causes the supply of nutrients and respiratory gases for the mother and fetus. Thus, the amount of the plasma, increase from the average 50 % at the time of gestation. This will lead to increase the blood pressure too.
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