Scorpion sting

Scorpions are mainly distributed in the tropics and subtropics. There are many species with varying degrees of toxicity. The venom of our oriental poison scorpion is equivalent to that of cobra venom, which can be fatal. The scorpion has a pair of poison glands and tail spurs. When stabbing, the venom enters the body through the tail hook. Scorpion venom is a low-molecular-weight, colorless toxin protein, and its main toxic effects are neurotoxicity: cholinergic and adrenergic effects; it also has hemolytic and bleeding effects, and can cause acute pancreatitis and hyperglycemia. Its neurotoxin combines with the sodium channels of nerve cells, which enhances the presynaptic activity of neuromuscular junctions, parasympathetic nerves, adrenergic nerve endings and adrenal medulla. The scorpion tail has poisonous stings. The poisonous glands can cause poisoning when it is stinging. Scorpion venom is a toxic protein-scorpion toxin. It has paralytic effects on the respiratory center, excitatory effects on the cardiovascular, and can cause death in severe cases. In addition, bleeding and hemolysis can occur, occasionally causing pancreatitis and increased blood sugar.

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