This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Which of the following is a false physical parameter during pregnancy? 
Select and explain. 
A. It's a prothrombotic condition, B. Blood fibrinogen levels are increased, C. Clotting and bleeding times are reduced, D. There is lowering of serum protein levels
C: Clotting and bleeding times are reduced
Answer: C: Clotting and bleeding times are reduced 
Explanation: On an average the non pregnant levels of blood fibrinogen is 260mg%. But in pregnancy it can reach an average value of 388 mg% (288 - 576 mg%) even then the clotting and bleeding times remains unchanged. Ref: Mudaliar and Menon's Clinical Obstetrics, 9th Edition, Page 41.