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Flashcards by gina_evans0312, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by gina_evans0312
about 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Role of Prostaglandins | Vary- but the relevant one induces inflammation |
| Arachadonic Acid | Substrate for the production of Prostaglandins |
| Phospholipase | Removes AA from the membrane so it can be used |
| COX1/COX2 | Convert free AA to Prostaglandin H2 |
| Various synthases | Convert Prostaglandin H2 to the various other prostaglandins |
| Glucocorticoids | Inhibit phospholipase |
| NSAIDS- Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs | Inhibit COX1 & COX2 |
| Thromboxin A2/I2 | Clot formation/inhibition |
| Prostaglandin E2/D2 | Inflammation/Anti-Inflammation |
| Prostaglandin I2 | General housekeeping and mucus production |
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