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
All of the following increase at full term in pregnancy except: 
Select and explain. 
A. Minute volume, B. GFR, C. Blood volume, D. Cardiac output
D: Cardiac output
Answer: D: Cardiac output 
Explanation: Ans: D. Cardiac output(Ref Dutta 8/e p60-61, 7/e p51-53; Williams 24/e p59)Cardiac output increases from the fifth week of pregnancy and reaches its maximum levels at approximately 32 weeks, after which there is only a slight increase until labor, delivery, and the postpaum period