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Which of the following events occurs during pregnancy?

  1. In a pregnant lady, the plasma hCG levels are the highest between weeks 8 and 10 of gestation.

  2. Placental progesterone secretion is the highest in the first 10 to 12 weeks of gestation.

  3. Blood flow to the kidneys decreases to maintain the pregnancy.

  4. Maternal respiratory rate increases for supplying oxygen to the developing embryo.
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Explanation

In a pregnant lady, the plasma hCG levels are the highest between weeks 8 and 10 of gestation as the hCG is secreted by the early embryo.

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