Practice: Which of the following fatty acids is the precursor to the eicosanoids?
A) Arachadonic Acid.
B) Palmitic Acid.
C) Steric Acid.
D) Oleic Acid.
E) Carboxylic acid.
Concept #1: Eicosanoids
Concept #2: Eicosanoid Functions
Concept #3: 1) Prostaglandins
Concept #4: 2) Thromboxanes
Concept #5: 3) Leukotrienes
Practice: Which of the following fatty acids is the precursor to the eicosanoids?
A) Arachadonic Acid.
B) Palmitic Acid.
C) Steric Acid.
D) Oleic Acid.
E) Carboxylic acid.
Practice: Which of the following is true regarding eicosanoids?
A) All eicosanoids contain three conjugated double bonds.
B) All eicosanoids contain arachidonic acid and sphingosine.
C) Prostaglandins and leukotrienes both contain a ring structure.
D) Thromboxanes, prostaglandins & leukotrienes all contain a carboxyl group.
Practice: Prostaglandins are local regulators whose chemical structure is derived from:
A) Oligosaccharides.
B) Fatty Acids.
C) Steroids.
D) Amino Acids.
E) Isoprenoids.
Practice: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), like aspirin & ibuprofen, lower body temperatures by blocking production of which eicosanoid?
A) Biological waxes.
B) Prostaglandins.
C) Sphingolipids.
D) Vitamin D.
E) Cholesterol & other isoprenoids.
