The _____ form of the cyclooxygenase enzyme seems to be responsible for producing beneficial prostaglandins that help maintain or protect function in specific tissues such as the stomach and kidneys.

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COX-1 is the form of the cyclooxygenase enzyme that produces beneficial prostaglandins that help maintain or protect function in specific tissues such as the stomach and kidneys. COX-2 is the form that produces inflammatory prostaglandins. COX-3 and COX-4 are not known forms of the enzyme. It is not true that no prostaglandins are beneficial in any tissues, as they play important roles in maintaining normal physiological function.

The _____ Form of the Cyclooxygenase Enzyme Seems to Be