Which Action Should Not Be Performed Following an Insect Sting

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which action should not be performed following an insect sting?

• A) Use a self-injecting epinephrine device if necessary.
• B) Remove the stinger with tweezers.
• C) Remove the stinger by scraping.
• D) Cleanse the site with soap and water after the stinger is removed.

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Definitions:

Vitelline Membrane

The outer covering of an egg's yolk, protecting it from external damage and infections.

Species-specific Protein

Proteins that are unique to a particular species and serve as identifying markers or perform specific biological functions not found in other species.

Zona Pellucida

A thick, transparent coating surrounding an oocyte (egg cell) and early embryo in mammals, playing a key role in fertilization by allowing sperm binding and inducing the acrosome reaction.

Vitelline Envelope

An acellular covering of the eggs of certain animals (e.g., echinoderms), located just outside the plasma membrane.