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ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Scientific Basis for Dental Hygiene Practice

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What is a lipid mediator that is a short-range hormone?

Vasoactive amines
Plasma proteins
Chemical mediators
Arachidonic acid

Explanation

Answer: D - Arachidonic acid is a lipid mediator that is a short-range hormone. The lipid mediator forms rapidly and acts locally. The acid produces prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and lipoxins.

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