Bioactive Lipids and Inflammation Quiz
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What are eicosanoids?

  • Hormones that regulate immune response
  • Lipids derived from arachidonic acid (correct)
  • Enzymes that break down arachidonic acid
  • Proteins involved in inflammation
  • Which enzymes are involved in the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxane?

  • Cyclooxygenases Cox1 and Cox2 (correct)
  • Synthases Syn1 and Syn2
  • Lipooxygenases LOX1 and LOX2
  • Phospholipases PLA1 and PLA2
  • What is the main action of PGE2?

  • Fever regulation
  • Inflammation (correct)
  • Vascular homeostasis
  • Pain sensation
  • What inhibits cyclooxygenases COX-1 and COX-2?

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    What is the significance of eicosanoids in physiological processes?

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