Carotenodermia Results from Consuming Large Amounts of Carotenoids from Foods

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Carotenodermia results from consuming large amounts of carotenoids from foods and supplements and is considered to be dangerous.

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Definitions:

Bolus

A term used to describe a mass of substance, especially chewed food at the moment of swallowing.

Pharyngeal Constriction

The process of tightening the pharyngeal muscles to assist in swallowing, crucial for moving food from the mouth to the esophagus.

Peristalsis

A sequence of muscular contractions resembling waves that propel food along the digestive system.

Segmentation

The division of body regions into segments, a common process in the development and organization of organisms.