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The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are beneficial in treating arthritis because they:

are considerably cheaper than steroids
mediate the inflammatory response
have relatively few side effects and are well tolerated
are available over-the-counter

Explanation

Answer: B - NSAIDS irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase, the enzyme responsible for prostaglandin synthesis. Prostaglandin triggers inflammation.

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