Question

Identify the eicosanoid.

a.
Vitamin D.

b.
Cholesterol.

c.
Sex hormones.

d.
Thromboxanes.

e.
Bile salts.

Answer 1

Answer:

The eicosanoids are a family of oxygenated derivatives of 20-carbon polyunsaturated fatty acids that includes prostaglandins, thromboxanes, leukotrienes, endocannabinoids, and isoecosanoids.