BMR changes by what % in pregnancy
Correct Answer: Rise by 25%
Description: Ans. A. Rise by 25%* During pregnancy glomerular filtration rate increases, which causes increased renal clearance of iodine.* Maternal serum iodine levels fall due to increased renal loss and also due to transplacental shift to the fetus. These cause hyperplasia of the gland.
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