Introduction

Question 1

What are prostataglandins?

Answer 1

• Prostaglandins (PG) are a group of physiologically active lipid compounds called eicosanoids[1] having diverse hormone-like effects in animals. Prostaglandins have been found in almost every tissue in humans and other animals. They are derived enzymatically from the fatty acid arachidonic acid.[2] Every prostaglandin contains 20 carbon atoms, including a 5-carbon ring. They are a subclass of eicosanoids and of the prostanoid class of fatty acid derivatives.

Question 2

PGs are a group of physiologically active _____

Answer 2

lipid compounds called eicosanoids that have diverse hormone-like effects 

Question 3

PGs are derived enzymatically from

Answer 3

the fatty acid arachidonic acid.

Question 4

Every PG contains

Answer 4

20 carbon atoms, including a 5-carbon ring.

Question 5

PGs are a subclass of

Answer 5

eicosanoids and of the prostanoid class of fatty acid derivatives.