Glucocorticoid Inhibition of Phospholipase A2 Has the Effect of Inhibiting

question 42

Multiple Choice

Glucocorticoid inhibition of phospholipase A2 has the effect of inhibiting the synthesis of

• A) prostaglandins, but not thromboxanes, leukotrienes, and arachidonic acid.
• B) prostaglandins and thromboxanes, but not leukotrienes and arachidonic acid.
• C) prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes but not arachidonic acid.
• D) prostaglandins, thromboxanes, leukotrienes, and arachidonic acid.

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Definitions:

Popliteal Artery

The continuation of the femoral artery behind the knee, it supplies blood to the knee joint and surrounding muscles.

Anterior Tibial Artery

A major blood vessel in the lower leg that supplies blood to the anterior compartment of the leg and dorsum of the foot.

Posterior Tibial Artery

A major artery of the lower leg, supplying blood to the posterior compartment of the leg and plantar surface of the foot.

Thoracic Aorta

The portion of the aorta passing through the chest, from which arise the branches that supply oxygenated blood to the chest cage and organs within the thorax.