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The following cardiovascular changes occur during pregnancy:
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A. Incorrect. Heart rate peaks around 16 weeks, stroke volume at around 32 weeks.
B. Correct.
C. Incorrect. Maternal blood pressure is usually lowest at about 20 weeks.
D. Incorrect. Systemic vascular resistance falls during normal pregnancy.
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