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ts19998

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What are the precursors for synthesis of the eicosanoids?
 
  a. Steroids
  b. Short-chain fatty acids
  c. Medium-chain saturated fatty acids
  d. Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids
  e. Monounsaturated fatty acids

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Aspirin works to reduce the symptoms of infection or pain by retarding the synthesis of
 
  a. arachidonic acid.
  b. certain eicosanoids.
  c. certain saturated fatty acids.
  d. certain unsaturated fatty acids.
  e. certain adipokines


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hramirez205

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


ts19998

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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