Full 2L QBank
Physiology Cardiovascular system 95e66e93

Thromboxane A, is produced mainly by

A
Vascular endothelium
B
Platelets
C
Liver
D
Damaged tissue
High-Yield Explanation
Platelet Activating Factor(PAF) secreted by platelets act G protein-coupled receptor to produce arachidonic acid derivative like Thromboxane A2 Ref: Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology Twenty-Third Edition pg no:75 Thromboxane A2 is produced by activated platelets during hemostasis and has prothrombotic activity. It activates new platelets and increase platelet aggregation.

Related Physiology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now