In General, What Percentage of Carotenoids Are Absorbed in the GI

question 23

Multiple Choice

In general, what percentage of carotenoids are absorbed in the GI tract?

• A)10-20%
• B)20-40%
• C)40-60%
• D)60-80%

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Definitions:

Putamen

A round structure located at the base of the forebrain and part of the basal ganglia, involved in motor control and learning.

Globus Pallidus

A subcortical structure located in the brain, involved in the regulation of voluntary movement by influencing the thalamus.

Nigrostriatal Dopamine System

A pathway in the brain involved in the control of movement; degeneration of this system is associated with Parkinson's disease.

Acetylcholine System

A neurotransmitter system that plays a critical role in muscle activation, memory, and attention.