Aspirin Can Inhibit Some Aspects of Inflammation by Inhibiting the Synthesis

question 4

Multiple Choice

Aspirin can inhibit some aspects of inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of:

• A) Histamine
• B) Prostaglandin and thromboxane
• C) Serotonin
• D) Hageman factor
• E) Arachidonic acid

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Definitions:

Salivary Glands

Glands located in the mouth that produce saliva, aiding in digestion and maintaining oral health.

Pepsinogen

The inactive precursor of pepsin, a digestive enzyme that is secreted by the stomach wall and activates in gastric acid.

Chief Cells

Cells found in the stomach and parathyroid glands that are responsible for secreting pepsinogen and parathyroid hormone, respectively.

Parietal Cells

Cells within the lining of the stomach that produce and secrete hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, crucial for digestion and absorption of vitamin B12.