Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 15 - Section 15.2 - Fatty Acids - Questions and Problems - Page 519: 15.17

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Prostaglandins have following effects in human body: - a. Take active part in healing process of tissues which may cause inflammation, pain or fever. b. Control blood pressure upon signals from brain c. Causes blood clot at the place of injury d. Stimulate contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles e. Act as signals to control processes depending upon the part of body f. Regulate female productive system, menstrual cycles and induction of labour at the tie of birth.

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