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Phospholipase A2 and Arachidonic Acid Quiz 2

1- PLA2 isozymes
soluble forms are more important
are activated by PKC
are activated by steroids
all of the above


2- Lysophosphatidic acid
is released from DAG by PLA2
acts as a first messenger
activates EDG receptors
all of the above


3- Arachidonic acid is metabolized by lipoxygenases into
prostaglandins
thromboxanes
leukotrienes
EETS


4- Inducible COX
is not inhibited by aspirin
is inhibited by selective inhibitors
generates leukotrienes
the first two are correct


5- Regulates vasodilation
arachidonic acid

HETES

EETS

none of the above


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Answers:

1- PLA2 isozymes
Answer: are activated by PKC


2- Lysophosphatidic acid
Answer: all of the above (is released from DAG by PLA2 AND acts as a first messenger AND activates EDG receptors)


3- Arachidonic acid is metabolized by lipoxygenases into
Answer: leukotrienes


4- Inducible COX
Answer: is inhibited by selective inhibitors


5- Regulates vasodilation
Answer:
EETS