Which One of the Following Is NOT Correct About Prostaglandins

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is NOT correct about prostaglandins?

• A) They are derivatives of arachidonic acid, an essential fatty acid.
• B) They are produced by endocrine glands.
• C) They have a localized effect on or near the cell in which they are made.
• D) They cannot be stored and must be synthesized on demand.
• E) They have a short term effect and are readily inactivated.

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