QUIZ 4 ANSWER KEY
1. True or False
Venomous animals have toxins in their flesh. In contrast, if an animal is poisonous, poison must be injected via a fang or spine.
2. Which of the following is poisonous:
a. Pufferfish
b. Lionfish
c. Stingray
d. Snake
3. True or False
There have been many cases of ciguatera in Belize, some from eating Lionfish.
4. True or False
The severity of sting reactions in humans is dependent upon a number of factors which include the location of the sting, the amount of venom delivered and the strength of the immune system of the victim.
5. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of envenomation?
a. Radiating, sharp pain at site of envenomation
b. Swelling
c. Cherry red lips
d. Blistering
6. Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for lionfish envenomation:
a. Administer painkillers
b. Soak in ice water
c. Submerge in hot water
d. Seek professional medical advice
Venomous animals have toxins in their flesh. In contrast, if an animal is poisonous, poison must be injected via a fang or spine.
2. Which of the following is poisonous:
a. Pufferfish
b. Lionfish
c. Stingray
d. Snake
3. True or False
There have been many cases of ciguatera in Belize, some from eating Lionfish.
4. True or False
The severity of sting reactions in humans is dependent upon a number of factors which include the location of the sting, the amount of venom delivered and the strength of the immune system of the victim.
5. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of envenomation?
a. Radiating, sharp pain at site of envenomation
b. Swelling
c. Cherry red lips
d. Blistering
6. Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for lionfish envenomation:
a. Administer painkillers
b. Soak in ice water
c. Submerge in hot water
d. Seek professional medical advice
