Which of the following statements about changes in maternal physiology during pregnancy is TRUE?

A) Renal blood flow decreases.
B) The mother's respiratory rate increases significantly.
C) Maternal blood volume decreases.
D) Progesterone causes a decrease in airway resistance.


D

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