In: Anatomy and Physiology
a. You sprained your ankle. What two things can be done to aspirin to reduce stomach bleeding and explain why it works.
b. Explain how taking Aspirin reduces one's risk of heart attacks.
NOTE: Include in your answer the physiology of the systems involved.
HOW? The salicylic portion of aspirin INHIBITS the synthesis of PROSTAGLANDINS by INHIBITING CYCLOOXYGENASE - this does not allow prostaglandin to do its job - blood clotting (plateletts aggregate).
c. What is the general relationship between the hormone prostaglandin and the roles of Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Naproxen?