Immediately after birth the woman's cardiac output is 60–80% higher than prelabour levels. This is due to all of the following except:
a. reduced gravid uterus pressure leading to improved venacaval blood flow.
b. increased parasympathetic stimulation leading to reduced vascular resistance.
c. autotransfusion of uteroplacental blood into the maternal circulation.
d. mobilisation of extracellular fluid.
ANS: B
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