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Topics covered

Eicosanoid Synthesis and ClassificationNSAIDs and Mechanism of Action of AspirinGlycolysis: Energy Investment and Generation PhasesHexokinase and GlucokinaseBeta-Oxidation of Fatty AcidsOmega-Oxidation of Fatty AcidsLipid Absorption and DigestionProtein Digestion and AbsorptionUrea Cycle and Its DisordersProtein Turnover and Nitrogen BalanceAmino Acid Catabolism and TransaminationCyclooxygenase I and II+20 more

Sample questions

1. Which of the following is the rate-limiting step in the synthesis of prostaglandins?

a.The isomerization of PGH2 to PGE2 by prostaglandin E synthase

b.The release of arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipid stores

c.The conversion of arachidonic acid to PGG2 by cyclooxygenase

d.The acetylation of cyclooxygenase by aspirin

2. A patient is prescribed a steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for chronic inflammation. Which enzyme is the PRIMARY target of this drug class?

a.Phospholipase A2

b.Lipoxygenase

c.Prostacyclin synthase

d.Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)

3. Which of the following statements about the mechanism of action of aspirin is TRUE?

a.Aspirin irreversibly acetylates COX-2, leading to permanent inhibition

b.Aspirin reversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase by binding noncovalently

c.Aspirin activates phospholipase A2 to increase prostaglandin synthesis

d.Aspirin competitively inhibits the binding of arachidonic acid to COX-1 only

4. All of the following are eicosanoids EXCEPT:

a.Thromboxanes

b.Lipoproteins

c.Leukotrienes

d.Prostaglandins

5. Which of the following BEST describes the role of prostaglandins in the gastrointestinal system?

a.They inhibit the healing of gastric ulcers by reducing blood flow

b.They stimulate cAMP formation in gastric mucosal cells to increase acid output

c.They increase gastric acid secretion and decrease mucus production

d.They reduce gastric acid secretion and increase mucus and bicarbonate production

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