Lipids Flashcards by Lyssa Peralta | Brainscape

Q

3 main kinds of eicosanoids

A

Prostaglandin
Thromboxane
Leukotriene

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Eicosanoid precursor (dietary and immediate)

A

Diet: linoleic acid
Imm: arachidonic acid

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Q

Synthesized in platelets

Causes vasoconstriction and platelet aggregation

A

Thromboxane

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Produced by blood vessel wall

Platelet aggregation inhibitor

A

Prostacyclin

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