Eicosanoids

Question 1

Eicosa means

Answer 1

20

Question 2

Prostaglandin H2 is converted to prostgralndin E2 by

Answer 2

Endoperoxidase reductase

Question 3

Prostaglandin is converted to Thromboxane by

Answer 3

Prostacyclin synthase

Question 4

Are prostaglandin stored

Answer 4

No not stored

Question 5

Mechanism to f action of eicosanoids

Answer 5

During relaxation they increase CAMP

during contraction they release calcium

Question 6

Eicosanoids cause relaxation to parts of the body by

Answer 6

Increasing CAMP

Question 7

What inhibits COX

Answer 7

Glucocorticoid
Aspirin and nsaid

Question 8

Leucotrines are produced from

Answer 8

Arachidonic acid by lipoxygenase

Question 9

Lipooxygenase inhibitor drugs include

Answer 9

Zileuton

Question 10

Montelukast and zafirlukast are

Answer 10

Leukotriene receptor antagonist