Eicosanoids Are Hormone-Like Compounds Produced from

question 10

Multiple Choice

Eicosanoids are hormone-like compounds produced from

• A) saturated fatty acids.
• B) the essential fatty acids.
• C) omega-3 fatty acids.
• D) omega-6 fatty acids.

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