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The video discusses the roles of bees, focusing on their defense mechanisms, particularly stinging. It explains the consequences of bee stings, including typical non-allergic reactions and more severe allergic responses. The video highlights the cytotoxic nature of bee venom and the potential for anaphylactic shock in some individuals. It also covers treatment options for allergic reactions, such as antihistamines and adrenaline, emphasizing that bees sting as a last resort due to the risk to their own lives.

What is the primary defense mechanism of bees?

• Stinging

• Hiding in the hive

• Biting

• Flying away

What typically happens to a bee after it stings?

• It can sting multiple times

• It dies due to loss of part of its abdomen

• It survives and returns to the hive

• It becomes stronger

What are common non-allergic reactions to a bee sting?

• Pain, inflammation, and local redness

• Nausea and vomiting

• Fever and chills

• Severe swelling and difficulty breathing

What does it mean when a bee sting is described as cytotoxic?

• It heals wounds

• It causes itching

• It destroys cells

• It causes fever

What is a potential treatment for anaphylactic shock caused by a bee sting?

• Adrenaline

• Antacids

• Antibiotics

• Painkillers