Which of the following substances is derived from fatty acids?
A)cortisol
B)eicosanoids
C)antihistamines
D)cytokines

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Eicosanoids are a group of bioactive lipids derived from arachidonic acid which is a fatty acid. Cortisol is a steroid hormone derived from cholesterol while antihistamines and cytokines are not derived from fatty acids. Eicosanoids are signaling molecules derived from fatty acids, including prostaglandins, thromboxanes, and leukotrienes. Cortisol is a steroid hormone derived from cholesterol, antihistamines are a class of drugs that block histamine receptors, and cytokines are proteins produced by various cells that regulate immune responses.

Which of the Following Substances Is Derived from Fatty Acids