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Which Prostaglandins (PGs) potentiate the sensation of pain?
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PGD2, PGE2, and PGI2
PAF (Platelet Activating Factor) contributes to these effects |
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In the first process (production of arachidonic acid), how is it made?
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Phosphatidylcholine -----> Arachidonic acid & PAF
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PGs are released by what cells?
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Damaged cells, mast cells, and macrophages
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There are three processes in PG and LT synthesis, what are they?
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1) The Common Pathway producting Arachidonic acid
2) The Cyclic Fatty Acid pathway producing the PGs 3) The Linear Fatty Acid pathway producing the Leukotrienes |
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Describe : Anaphylatoxins
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fragments (C3a C5a) produced during the Complement system. They induce smooth muscle contraction, mast cell histamine release, affect platelet aggregation, and act as mediators of the local inflammatory process
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