Question

multiple choice question
aspirin and ibuprofen reduce the synthesis of prostaglandins and are generally called ______.

cytokines

chemokines

antipyretics

pyrogens

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Cytokines: Signaling molecules in immune response, not related to reducing prostaglandin synthesis like aspirin/ibuprofen. Eliminate.
• Chemokines: A type of cytokine guiding cell movement, not related to prostaglandin reduction. Eliminate.
• Antipyretics: Drugs that reduce fever. Aspirin and ibuprofen (NSAIDs) reduce prostaglandin synthesis (involved in fever), so they are antipyretics. This fits.
• Pyrogens: Substances that cause fever, opposite of what aspirin/ibuprofen do. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. antipyretics