All of the following statements about the physiologic changes during pregnancy are true, EXCEPT:

A) pelvic joints loosen, causing postural changes and low back pain.
B) renal tubular absorption increases.
C) the urinary bladder is displaced posteriorly and inferiorly.
D) gastrointestinal peristalsis is slowed.


C

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