During pregnancy, GFR: (A) Increases, (B) Decreases, (C) Remains Unchanged, (D) Increases only in multiple gestations
Answer is A. GFR increases by 50% as filtering capacity of kidney increases due to - a) Decrease oncotic pressure due to hemodilution b) Increased renal blood flow by 80% in 2nd trimester and 50% in 3rd trimester.