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Q: Which of the following is not an eicosanoid?
  • A. Interleukin
  • B. Leukotriene
  • C. Thromboxane
  • D. Prostaglandin
Correct Answer: Option A - Interleukins are type of cytokines first thought to be expressed by leukocytes alone but have later been found to be produced by many other body cells. They play essential roles in the activation and differentiation of immune cells, as well as proliferation, maturation, migration and adhesion. Leukotriene, Thromboxane, Prostaglandin are family of eicosanoids.
A. Interleukins are type of cytokines first thought to be expressed by leukocytes alone but have later been found to be produced by many other body cells. They play essential roles in the activation and differentiation of immune cells, as well as proliferation, maturation, migration and adhesion. Leukotriene, Thromboxane, Prostaglandin are family of eicosanoids.

Explanations:

Interleukins are type of cytokines first thought to be expressed by leukocytes alone but have later been found to be produced by many other body cells. They play essential roles in the activation and differentiation of immune cells, as well as proliferation, maturation, migration and adhesion. Leukotriene, Thromboxane, Prostaglandin are family of eicosanoids.