Which Describes the Mechanism of Action for Ibuprofen (Advil)

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which describes the mechanism of action for Ibuprofen (Advil) ?

• A) Directly acts on the hypothalamus
• B) Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
• C) Blocks pain impulses sent to the brain
• D) Decreases stimulation of sensory nerve fibers

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Definitions:

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a response that has been learned to one stimulus is also elicited by similar, but not identical, stimuli.

Stimulus Generalization

A process in conditioning where a response to a specific stimulus becomes associated with other stimuli that are similar to the original stimulus.

Poisonous Frog

A type of frog that secretes toxins through its skin as a defense mechanism against predators.

Classical Conditioning

A learning mechanism whereby two stimuli are regularly connected; the reaction, first triggered by the second stimulus, ends up being triggered by the first stimulus only.