The increase in plasma volume during pregnancy may appear to cause
a. lower plasma levels of sodium.
b. higher plasma levels of sodium.
c. lower blood levels of hemoglobin.
d. higher blood levels of hemoglobin.
C
Increased plasma volume causes hemodilution so that blood levels of hemoglobin are lower. The body maintains constant plasma sodium levels.
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