Which Eicosanoid Modulates the Secretion of Proteoglycans That Protects the Stomach

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which eicosanoid modulates the secretion of proteoglycans that protects the stomach lining from the effects of low pH?

• A) prostaglandin
• B) prostacyclin
• C) thromboxane
• D) leukotriene

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Definitions:

Action Potential

An electrical impulse in neurons, resulting from the movement of ions across the cell membrane, crucial for nerve signal transmission.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin and viscera that detect mechanical pressure or vibrations.

Statocysts

Sensory organs found in some aquatic invertebrates, such as crustaceans and mollusks, used to sense gravity and enable balance and orientation.

Lateral Line Organs

A system of sense organs found in aquatic vertebrates, used to detect movement and vibration in the surrounding water.