what are eicosanoids?name the three subclasses of
eicosanoids?

Answer Posted / aditi

eicosanoids are polyunsaturated fatty acid type of lipid

and yes there 4 subclasses of eicosanoids
1. prostaglandins
2.thromboxane
3.leukotriene
4.prostacyclins

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