Why Do Bug Bites Itch?

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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the common misconception about bug bites?
They are painless.
They are caused by the bug's saliva.
They itch because of the bug's venom.
They don't itch at all.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the insect's anatomy is used to extract blood?
Mandibles
Proboscis
Antennae
Wings
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the insect's saliva during a bite?
To numb the area
To act as an anticoagulant
To digest the blood
To transmit sound
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes the itching sensation after a bug bite?
The body's histamine response
The bug's saliva
The bug's venom
The bug's mandibles
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the body produce histamine in response to a bug bite?
To cool the area
To alert the body of an invader
To stop the bleeding
To heal the skin
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