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What chemical does that bee stings contains?
This substance is alled apitoxin.
Which organic compounds is Apitoxin made of?
The main component of Apitoxin (or honey bee venom) is Melitten comprising 52% of venom peptides. Melitten is a strong anti-inflammatory agent and induces the production of cortisol in the body. It is also a cell-lytic.
What are pheromone signals detected as?
Pheromone signals are detected as odors.
A pheromone is a signal detected as a(n)?
A pheromone is a signal detected as a smell.
Does bee stings have acid in it?
Yes, the protein based Apitoxin is slightly acidic (roughly pH 5).
What alkaline do you need to treat a bee sting?
While slighty acidic, it's not the acids in apitoxin (bee toxin) that stings. Apitoxin is, as with most biotoxins, a complex combination of mostly proteins. So, treatment with a base is not indicated for bee stings. Instead, try ethanol (ETOH/grain alcohol)
Are prostaglandins distant hormone?
Distant hormone is not technical term ,you probably want to say pheromone ,these are not pheromone .
Where are pheromone receptors in humans located?
Pheromone receptors in humans are located in the nose, specifically in the olfactory epithelium.
How can you sense a pheromone?
Smell.
What is male pheromone?
A male pheromone is a chemical released by males naturally. This chemical is used to sexually attract females.
What does a bee inject when it stings?
When a honey bee stings, it injects a venom called apitoxin. It is a bitter, colorless liquid that causes local inflammation and acts as an anticoagulant. The main component of apitoxin is melittin.
The male Japanese beetle detects and destroys the female pheromone molecule. What tells the male protein to destroy the female pheromone molecule?
The male Japanese beetle has specific proteins on its antennae that can bind to the female pheromone molecule. When the male protein binds to the pheromone, it triggers a cascade of enzymatic reactions within the beetle's body that lead to the molecule being broken down or deactivated.
