Which statement is NOT true of the placenta and umbilical blood vessels?
A)Two umbilical arteries take blood to the fetus.
B)Maternal blood does not mix with fetal blood in the placenta.
C)The umbilical vein contains blood with a high level of oxygen.
D)In the placenta, exchanges take place by diffusion and active transport.

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The statement that is not true is that two umbilical arteries take blood to the fetus. In fact, two umbilical arteries carry deoxygenated blood and waste products from the fetus to the placenta, not to the fetus.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Placenta and Umbilical