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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Glomerular filtration rate increases in pregnancy by
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The correct answer is  Both the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and renal plasma flow increase early in pregnancy. The GFR increases as much as 25 percent by the second week after conception and 50 percent by the beginning of the second trimester(Ref: William's Obstetrics; 25th edition)