Question

Aspirin acts as an analgesic because it:
A. inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins, which stimulate inflammation of the tissue
B. prevents the release of HCl in the stomach
C. prevents the interaction of histamine with its receptor
D. inhibits activities of enzymes

Answer 1

Hint: To regulate several functions in that part of the body, the compound lowers the hormone responsible for transmitting the signal to the body. It's based on the principle of acid and base reaction.

Complete step by step answer:
Aspirin is an analgesic (relief of pain) that is non-additive. The synthesis of compounds known as prostaglandins that induce tissue inflammation and cause pain is inhibited.
Aspirin is not right in the case of Alternative B, which "prevents the release of HCl in the stomach," because proton pump inhibitors are used for this reason as they help deter the transport of hydrogen ions, allowing them to be unable to react with chloride ions.
In the case of alternative C that "prevents histamine from interfering with its receptor," antihistamines are used that prohibit histamine from binding to the receptors in our body.
In option D, "inhibits activities of enzymes" is not the correct statement as they are the chemical that binds the enzyme suppressing any activity.

Hence the correct option is A. inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins, which stimulate inflammation of the tissue.

Note:
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