COX-1 vs COX-2 Enzymes Quiz
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What is the primary responsibility of the COX-1 enzyme?

  • Pain and inflammation
  • Vasodilation
  • Decreasing thromboxane
  • Platelet aggregation and gastric mucosal protection (correct)

    • What is the main difference between COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors?

  • COX-1 inhibitors decrease gastric mucosal prostaglandins, while COX-2 inhibitors decrease platelet function
  • COX-1 inhibitors decrease platelet function, while COX-2 inhibitors decrease pain and inflammation (correct)
  • COX-1 inhibitors decrease pain and inflammation, while COX-2 inhibitors decrease platelet function
  • COX-1 inhibitors decrease thromboxane, while COX-2 inhibitors decrease vasodilation

    • What is the potential risk associated with decreasing prostacyclin and not thromboxane?

  • Increased risk of bleeding
  • Increased risk of thrombosis (correct)
  • Decreased risk of bleeding
  • Decreased risk of thrombosis

    • What is the role of COX-1 enzyme in the body?

    <p>Inhibits platelet function and reduces gastric prostaglandins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential risk associated with a purely selective COX-2 inhibitor?

    <p>Decreased thromboxane and increased risk of thrombosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the role of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes in the body?

    <p>COX-1 is responsible for platelet aggregation and gastric mucosal protection while COX-2 is more responsible for pain, inflammation, and fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

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