Question

Please use the following information to answer the questions below.
The Arizona bark scorpion is the most venomous scorpion in North America, and its bite will cause extensive pain to a human that lasts up to three days.
However, the southern grasshopper mouse is essentially immune to the sting of this scorpion and actually eats the scorpions as prey.
Researchers have recently elucidated the neuronal reason for why the southern grasshopper mouse does not feel pain from bark scorpion venom.
The southern grasshopper mouse essentially does not feel pain when stung by the bark scorpion.
What type of neuron is most likely affected in this scenario?
a) sensory neuron
b) glial cells interneuron
c) motor neuron

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option a) "sensory neuron".

Explanation:

Sensory neurons are a type of specialized nerve cells which main function is the conversion of external stimuli into internal electrical impulses that the body uses to react to the external stimuli. We feel pain as result of a particular sensory neuron called nociceptor. Therefore, if southern grasshopper mouse essentially does not feel pain when stung by the bark scorpion it is most likely the sensory neurons of the mouse are affected in this scenario.