A pregnant lady uses fluoridated drinking water. All of the following are true regarding exposure of the foetus to fluoride except:
Correct Answer: The placenta acts as a regulator and increases the concentration of fluorides reaching the foetus
Description: There are different views regarding the passage of fluoride across the placenta.
Some authors have said that placenta acts as a complete barrier to fluoride, others have said that it is only partial.
Some have said that the placenta only acts as a barrier when there is a sudden increase in the maternal plasma fluoride level.
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