In healthy endothelial cells, arachidonic acid is converted to ________, which ________ formation of blood clots.
A) prostacyclin : stimulates
B) prostacyclin : inhibits
C) thromboxane A2 : stimulates
D) nitric oxide : inhibits
E) thromboxane A2 : inhibits
Ans: B) prostacyclin : inhibits
Anatomy & Physiology
You might also like to view...
Night blindness can be caused by excess levels of Vitamin A
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Anatomy & Physiology
How do early microscopes compare with modern microscopes?
What will be an ideal response?
Anatomy & Physiology
What kind of heat loss occurs continually from the linings of the respiratory airways and from the surface of the skin?
a. radiation b. conduction c. evaporation d. dissipation e. convection
Anatomy & Physiology
An enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction in the cell, but can only be used once.
a. true b. false
Anatomy & Physiology