Identify the mechanism of action by which NSAIDs cause peptic ulcers.
A. Stimulation of H1-receptors on smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract
B. Blockade of receptors that promote the fight-or-flight response
C. Blockade of prostaglandins that inhibit gastric secretions
D. Stimulation of histamine receptors on parietal cells
Answer: C
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