Eicosanoids Flashcards
1
Q
Eicosa means
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20
2
Q
Prostaglandin H2 is converted to prostgralndin E2 by
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Endoperoxidase reductase
3
Q
Prostaglandin is converted to Thromboxane by
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Prostacyclin synthase
4
Q
Are prostaglandin stored
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No not stored
5
Q
Mechanism to f action of eicosanoids
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During relaxation they increase CAMP
during contraction they release calcium
6
Q
Eicosanoids cause relaxation to parts of the body by
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Increasing CAMP
7
Q
What inhibits COX
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Glucocorticoid
Aspirin and nsaid
8
Q
Leucotrines are produced from
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Arachidonic acid by lipoxygenase
9
Q
Lipooxygenase inhibitor drugs include
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Zileuton
10
Q
Montelukast and zafirlukast are
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Leukotriene receptor antagonist
