During pregnancy, GFR -: (A) Increases, (B) Decreases, (C) Remains unchanged, (D) Increases only in multiple gestations
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Increases Renal changes in pregnancyIncreasedDecreasedRenal blood flow (+50%)S. creatinineGFR (+50%)S. BUNCreatinine clearanceS. uric acidGlucosuriaPlasma osmolalityAminoaciduriaS. Na+/K+/Cl-* S. aldosterone increases in pregnancy.* S. ADH (antidiuretic hormone) remains unchanged in pregnancy.