An increase in oxygen needs during pregnancy results in increased
a. stamina.
b. blood pressure.
c. bowel motility.
d. basal metabolic rate (BMR).
D
Increased oxygen needs during pregnancy result in increased BMR. Stamina may actually de-crease because the fetus places extra demands on the body. Increases in blood pressure may sometimes occur but are not caused by increased oxygen needs. Bowel motility generally de-creases during pregnancy because of high progesterone levels.
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Answer:
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