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young_doc
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08/23/06 - 04:26 PM

Which essential dietary factor is a precursor to Prostaglandins?

a. Linoleic acid

b. Arachidonic acid

c. Linolenic acid

d. Palmitic acid

e. Oleic acid

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08/23/06 - 04:33 PM

A.-Linoleic acid(essential FA) is the precursor of arachidonic acid and arachidonic acid is precursor of PG's .right

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08/23/06 - 04:39 PM

Nicely done!!

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08/23/06 - 10:22 PM

A-LINOLEIC ACID OMEGA 6 FAMILY-
BUT IF LNOLENIC ACID IS INCREASED IN DIET THAN IT CAN BE INCORPORATED TOO(OMEGA 3)

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08/23/06 - 10:23 PM

AM I RIGHT DOCS

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08/24/06 - 09:24 AM

let's continue with this topic guys...now we have come to know that linoleic acid-arachidonic acid-PG's,TXA2,LT's...are formed....what are the functions of different types of PG's first ...right ..start contributing to this topic...it'll help everyone..

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