Eicosanoid

For my anatomy class I was asked to write a paper of how a body system of my choice affects the other body systems. I chose the endocrine system, it is made up of many different glands, but every gland still does a part in making sure that organs in the other body systems are well balanced. I liked the endocrine system when we went over it in class and thought it would be an excellent choice. Especially since most of it has to do with the brain and I love to study the brain. I will cover all the…

Chronic inflammation is at the root of heart disease. The body’s attempt to heal blood vessel injuries leads to plaque formation and ruptured plaque, releasing blood clots and inflammatory agents into the blood. ɳ-3 fatty acids produce eicosanoids that trigger anti-inflammation and smoothen the lining of blood vessels, the epithelium, reducing plaque buildup and lowering high blood pressure. In fact, the rise in inflammatory diseases parallels the rise in dietary ɳ-6 fats, which trigger…