Inhibition of the COX-1 Enzyme Results in

question 64

Multiple Choice

Inhibition of the COX-1 enzyme results in

• A) reduced pain and fever.
• B) reduced mucin secretion.
• C) increased risk of heart disease.
• D) increased platelet aggregation.

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