Tim's Snake Venom Immunity Method

Tim's Snake Venom Immunity Method

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video introduces Tim Fred, a 45-year-old from Wisconsin, who allows a black mamba to bite him. Despite the snake's deadly venom, Tim survives due to his unique method of building immunity by injecting small amounts of venom over time. This process has allowed his body to produce antibodies that neutralize the venom. However, this practice is risky as it could lead to an allergic reaction. The video also addresses concerns about the welfare of the snake involved.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the Black Mamba snake particularly dangerous?

Its speed

Its camouflage abilities

Its large size

Its potent neurotoxin

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Tim Fred first get bitten by a snake?

15 years old

10 years old

5 years old

3 years old

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Tim Fred's body respond to repeated exposure to snake venom?

It becomes immune to all types of venom

It causes severe allergic reactions

It develops antibodies to neutralize the venom

It becomes weaker over time

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of Tim injecting himself with snake venom?

To entertain people

To test new medical treatments

To build immunity by generating antibodies

To become famous

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main risk associated with Tim's method of building immunity?

Losing interest in snakes

Becoming immune to only one type of venom

Developing a tolerance to all venoms

Developing an allergy leading to anaphylactic shock

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times has Tim been bitten by snakes?

200 times

50 times

120 times

100 times

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Tim's method help scientists?

It offers a cure for snake bites

It reduces the number of snake bites

It provides a new way to study immune responses

It helps in developing new snake species

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