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Question:

Aspirin acts as an analgesic because it: inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins which stimulates inflammation of the tissue; prevents the release of HCl in the stomach; prevents the interaction of histamine with its receptor; inhibits activities of enzymes.

inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandis which stimulates inflammation of the tissue

prevents the release ofHClin the stomach

inhibits activities of enzymes

prevents the interaction of histamine with its recepttor

Solution:

Asprin is a non-additive analgesic. It inhibits the synthesis of compounds known as prostaglandins which stimulate inflammation in the tissues and cause pain. Hence, option A is correct.