Because water is a polar molecule, it makes an excellent solvent for polar and ionic compounds found within cells and tissues.
Protein elastin is used to made elastic fiber, component of connective tissue that found abundant in blood vessels, bones, tendon and skin. The effect should be prominent in those organs.
Aorta is the biggest artery blood vessels and it need more elasticity to withstand the pressure of the ventricle. Less elasticity makes aorta become enlarged. The bone will lose density and become thinner. The tendon in heart valve will be weaken and might cause the heart valve disease. The skin will lose elasticity, so it will be easier to stretch.
<span>It goes up consistently from 6-8 weeks gestation and to the highest
point of maximum of ~150% pre-pregnancy level, around 32-34 weeks. Facilitates
maternal/fetal exchange of: respiratory gases, nutrients, and metabolites, and
reduces impact of maternal blood loss at delivery. </span><span>
- Red cell mass increases by 20-30%. Smaller than the ~50%
increase in plasma volume. Net reduction in hemoglobin occurs.</span>
