Vitamin C continues to be important in the second trimester as it increases iron absorption during this time of rapid blood volume expansion. (ohbabynutrition.com)
Myelin enables neuronal signals to be transmitted more rapidly, and neuronal fibers to be connected to distant targets in a more organized way, with minimal volume expansion of the brain. (ellisonfoundation.org)
Hydroxyethyl starch is a starch derivative that has been widely used for fluid resuscitation with volume expansion for critically ill or injured patients in shock. (sciencedaily.com)