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Which compounds derived from 20-carbon polyenoic fatty acids comprise the prostaglandins?
Which compounds derived from 20-carbon polyenoic fatty acids comprise the prostaglandins?
What is the main physiological function of prostaglandins in mammalian tissues?
What is the main physiological function of prostaglandins in mammalian tissues?
Which eicosanoid group plays a significant role in causing bronchoconstriction and inflammation, particularly in asthma?
Which eicosanoid group plays a significant role in causing bronchoconstriction and inflammation, particularly in asthma?
What type of isomerism occurs in unsaturated fatty acids based on the orientation around double bonds?
What type of isomerism occurs in unsaturated fatty acids based on the orientation around double bonds?
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Most trans fats in processed foods result from which human processing method?
Most trans fats in processed foods result from which human processing method?
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Which group of eicosanoids have the cyclopentane ring interrupted with an oxygen atom?
Which group of eicosanoids have the cyclopentane ring interrupted with an oxygen atom?
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In which pathways are leukotrienes and lipoxins formed?
In which pathways are leukotrienes and lipoxins formed?
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What is the main role of prostacyclins in physiological processes?
What is the main role of prostacyclins in physiological processes?
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Which compound acts as local hormones in virtually every mammalian tissue?
Which compound acts as local hormones in virtually every mammalian tissue?
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What is the systematic nomenclature for naming fatty acids according to the number of carbon atoms?
What is the systematic nomenclature for naming fatty acids according to the number of carbon atoms?
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