Which of the Following Is NOT a Role of Carotenoids

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a role of carotenoids?

• A) as accessory pigments
• B) photoprotection
• C) to produce singlet oxygen
• D) to quench toxic oxygen species

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Definitions:

Respiratory Center

A group of neurons in the brainstem that regulate breathing rate and depth to maintain homeostasis.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to chemical stimuli, such as changes in oxygen or carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Pulmonary Stretch Receptors

Sensory receptors located in the lungs that detect changes in lung volume and contribute to the regulation of breathing patterns.

Brain Circuits

Networks of interconnected neurons in the brain that process and transmit information, playing a crucial role in functions such as thought, emotions, and motor control.