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Eicosanoids Flashcards

1
Q

How many carbons do prostaglandins, theomboxanes, prostacyclin and leukotrienes have?

A

They have 20 carbons

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2
Q 
Inflammation
Pain
Fever
Stimulus 
Uterine contractions
A

Prostaglandins

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3
Q

Vasodilation

Avoids platelet aggregation

A

Prostacyclins

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4
Q

Anaphalaxis

A

Leukotrienes

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5
Q

Vasoconstriction

Trigger platelet aggregation

A

Thromboxanes

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6
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What is the precursor of eicosanoids? Derived from?

A

Arachidonate 20:4

Derived from linoite

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