Tan Lu and Colleagues Showed That Mosquitoes Can Detect Carbon

question 12

Essay

Tan Lu and colleagues showed that mosquitoes can detect carbon dioxide exhaled by vertebrates to find a blood meal. If you wore a mask that prevented carbon dioxide from being exhaled into the air, would a mosquito be attracted to you?

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Definitions:

Subcutaneous Layer

The layer of tissue directly under the skin’s surface, consisting of fat and connective tissues that insulate and support the body.

Hypodermis

The subcutaneous layer of the skin that is largely made of adipose tissue.

Soothing Lotion

A topical preparation used to relieve skin irritation and discomfort, often containing aloe or other calming ingredients.

UV Radiation

Ultraviolet radiation, a type of electromagnetic radiation that comes from the sun and artificial sources, known for its ability to damage skin cells and cause sunburn.