<prompt> Which of the following changes are not likely during pregnancy?A reduction in platelet concentration to the lower end of normal valueIncrease in the white cell countIncrease in the levels of factor VII, VIII XDecrease in vital capacity  <response>: The vital capacity doesnt change in pregnancy, its the tidal volume that expands into the ERV IRV. The levels of factor VII ,VIII X is usually at least double the non-pregnant state. The increase in WBC and ESR during pregnancy causes difficulty in diagnosing infections as well. 