What Is NOT True of the Carotid Body

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is NOT true of the carotid body?

• A) It is a collection of cells found where the carotid artery divides to form the external and internal carotid branches.
• B) it detects blood oxygenation levels
• C) glomus cells primarily use dopamine as their neurotransmitter
• D) glomus cells depolarize when oxygen levels drop

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