The _____ Form of the Cyclooxygenase Enzyme Seems to Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

The _____ form of the cyclooxygenase enzyme seems to be responsible for producing beneficial prostaglandins that help maintain or protect function in specific tissues such as the stomach and kidneys.

• A)COX-1
• B)COX-2
• C)COX-3
• D)COX-4
• E)none of the above;no prostaglandins are beneficial in any tissues

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