Promote platelet aggregation and smooth muscle contraction                                                                                     Parent structure of prostaglandins A. Cyclooxygenase    B. Lipoxygenase C. PGH2 D. TxB2 E. Prostanoic acid F. Arachidonic acid

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Match the following descriptions to the given choices.

                                                                                 

Enzyme involved in the conversion of arachidonic acid to leukotrienes

                                                                                 

Enzyme inhibited by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) in prostaglandin synthesis

 

                                                                                 

Promote platelet aggregation and smooth muscle contraction

 

                                                                                 

Parent structure of prostaglandins

A.

Cyclooxygenase   

B.

Lipoxygenase

C.

PGH2

D.

TxB2

E.

Prostanoic acid

F.

Arachidonic acid

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