Beyond working as an anti-inflammatory agent and analgesic, aspirin is used for
a. treating hormonal imbalances.
b. preventing heart attacks.
c. treating nausea.
d. none of the above

B. Preventing heart attacks.

"Aspirin interferes with your blood's clotting action. ... Then, a blood clot can quickly form and block the artery. This prevents blood flow to the heart and causes a heart attack. Aspirin therapy reduces the clumping action of platelets — possibly preventing a heart attack."

Think it's rice because in many countries rice is the main food so it can be traditionally served all at once.