Aspirin produces its analgesic effects as a result of
A. stimulating prostaglandins
B. blocking prostaglandins
C. stimulated morphine-sensitive receptors
D. blocking morphine-sensitive receptors
Ans: B. blocking prostaglandins
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A) True B) False