Of the following changes which happen in the renal system in pregnancy, which is FALSE ?
The kidneys become larger, its size increase by 1.5 cm. Dilatation of the renal calyces and ureters can be striking. This is due to progesterone-induced relaxation of the muscularis. An impoant consequence of these physiological changes is an increased risk of upper urinary infection. Pregnancy induced intrarenal vasodilatation--both afferent and efferent resistance decreases--leads to increased effective renal plasma flow and glomerular filtration. Hydroureter- right side>left as pregnant uterus is usually dextrorotated and it compresses right ureter on pelvic brim.
The renal calyces and ureters have significant dilatation
Pregnancy induced changes are responsible for an increased risk of upper urinary infection,
Increased Glomerular filteration rate
Kidneys become smaller compared to the pre- pregnant size
Physiological Changes of Pregnancy