Peptic Ulcer Disease
A patient on NSAIDs develops haematemesis. What is the mechanism by which aspirin contributes to the formation of gastric ulcers?
* ((Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis::☑️ Aspirin inhibits COX-1, reducing PGE₂, which decreases mucus, bicarbonate secretion and mucosal blood flow))
* ((Inhibit somatostatin::Would increase acid secretion rather than impair mucosal protection))
* ((Inhibit gastrin: