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Discuss the anatomical/physiological changes in pregnancy under the following: Kidney/renal system

  • A. Kidneys increase in size, pelvis dilates, ureters elongate and dilate, and the glomerular filtration rate increases.
  • B. Kidneys decrease in size, and glomerular filtration rate decreases.
  • C. There is no change in kidney size or ureter function, but the glomerular filtration rate decreases.
  • D. Kidneys shrink, and ureters remain the same.
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: During pregnancy, the kidneys increase in size, the pelvis dilates, ureters elongate and dilate, and the glomerular filtration rate increases. This is due to the increased metabolic demands and hormonal changes during pregnancy. Choice B is incorrect as the kidneys do not decrease in size, and the glomerular filtration rate actually increases. Choice C is incorrect as there are changes in kidney size and ureter function during pregnancy. Choice D is incorrect as the kidneys do not shrink during pregnancy.