試題詳解

60. Vhich of the following descriptions about eicosanoids is NOT correct?
(A) Eicosanoids are named because they are derived from 20﹣carbon fatty acids such as arachidonate.
(B) Many eicosanoids are local hormones and have signaling activities.
(C) Prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes are some subfamilies of eicosanoids.
(D) Acetaminophen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that blocks the interaction of eicosanoids and their receptors.
(E) Aspirin exerts its anti-inflammatory effects by acetylation ofcyclooxygenase (COX), an enzyme responsible for prostaglandin synthesis.