For Which Animal Should Envenomation Not Be Treated by the Use

question 42

Multiple Choice

For which animal should envenomation not be treated by the use of a pressure-immobilisation bandage?

• A) Blue-ringed octopus.
• B) Venomous snake.
• C) Redback spider.
• D) Funnel-web spider.

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A hormone synthesized by the adrenal glands that is often secreted in reaction to stress and decreased levels of blood sugar.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer encasing the axons of some neurons, which increases the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cells.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys, responsible for producing hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress response.

Nerve Network

A system of interconnected nerve cells (neurons) that work together to process and transmit information in the body.