metabolism of arachidonic acid Flashcards
1
Q
What does prostacyclin do?
A
Vasodilation, decrease platelet aggregation and decrease uterine tone
2
Q
What does prostaglandin do?
A
Increase: pain, temperature, uterine tone, and gastric muscus
Decrease: gastric acid
3
Q
What does thromboxane do?
A
vasoconstriction and increase platelet aggregation