The fetal concentration of glucose is lower than the glucose level in the maternal blood because of the rapid metabolism by the fetus
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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This fetal requirement demands larger concentrations of glucose than simple diffusion can provide. Therefore maternal glucose moves into the fetal circulation by active transport.
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