All of the following statements are true about COX enzymes except
A) COX-1 always exists in the kidney, stomach, and other organs of the body, where it produces prostaglandins.
B) COX-2 is an enzyme that is only created when there is trauma or inflammation.
C) most NSAIDs work by blocking the activity of COX enzymes and thus inhibiting the production of prostaglandins.
D) animals are more sensitive to the side effects of glucocorticoids than humans so many NSAIDs have been developed for animals to control chronic inflammation.
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A)phenylbutazone.
B)naproxen.
C)carprofen.
D)Banamine.
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