Wellbeing A-Z -Venom

The video discusses the lethal nature of certain animal venoms, such as those from the Filipino cone snail and snakes, and their potential medical applications. It highlights the dangers posed by these creatures, including the risk of anaphylactic shock from bee stings and blindness from snake venom. The video also explores how zootoxins, or animal poisons, are being researched for their effectiveness in medicine. Notably, the venom from the Filipino cone snail is used in a powerful painkiller, while snake venom is being studied for heart medications. The ancient use of snake venom in medicine is also mentioned, showing how modern science is catching up with historical practices.

Describe the role of vitamin K in relation to snake venom.

What historical uses of snake venom in medicine were mentioned?