Select the correct statement related to the mechanism of action of steroids.
A. Steroids work as anti-inflammatory agents to inhibit the activation of arachidonic acid.
B. Steroids act to decrease the formation of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.
C. The major effect of steroids in the treatment of asthma is to inhibit the inflammatory process.
D. All of these are correct.
Answer: D
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