Question

The effects that aspirin can produce in the body are: 

 
 

• A. \( A, B, C \)
• B. \( A, C, D \)
• C. \( A, B, E \)
• D. C, D, E 

Hint:

Aspirin is commonly used for its anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and anticoagulant effects. It does not function as an antidepressant or hypnotic.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Effects of Aspirin 
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a widely used medication with multiple pharmacological effects:
1. Anti-inflammatory (A): Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces inflammation by inhibiting cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 and COX-2).
2. Antipyretic (C): Aspirin lowers fever by acting on the hypothalamus and reducing prostaglandin synthesis.
3. Anticoagulant (D): Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation, preventing blood clots, making it useful for heart attack and stroke prevention.
Step 2: Evaluating the Incorrect Effects 
- Antidepressant (B): Aspirin is not classified as an antidepressant.
- Hypnotic (E): Aspirin does not have sedative or hypnotic properties.
Step 3: Evaluating the Given Options 
- Option (1): Incorrect, as aspirin is not an antidepressant.
- Option (2): Correct, as aspirin has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, and anticoagulant properties.
- Option (3): Incorrect, as aspirin does not act as a hypnotic or antidepressant.
- Option (4): Incorrect, as it includes a hypnotic effect, which aspirin does not have.
Thus, the correct answer is 

Option (2).