JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3el072
Aspirin relieves pain and fever mainly because it
Ainhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins, which cause inflammation and pain
Bbinds to opioid receptors in the brain
Ckills the bacteria responsible for the infection
Dblocks histamine H2 receptors
Answer: A
Aspirin inhibits the enzyme that makes prostaglandins, the chemicals that produce pain, fever and inflammation. Binding to opioid receptors is the mode of action of narcotic analgesics.