Which of these statements does NOT apply to human chorionic gonadotropin
A)It reduces maternal use of glucose.
B)It is secreted by the developing placenta.
C)It reaches its highest level within the first two months of gestation.
D)It can be used for pregnancy testing.

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Human chorionic gonadotropin does not reduce maternal use of glucose. It actually stimulates the production of hormones (such as estrogen and progesterone) that increase insulin resistance and may cause maternal hyperglycemia.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to Human Chorionic