Need help with these questions. Chapter 19 Review Date Section MYTHBUSTING Debun

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Chapter 19 Review Date Section MYTHBUSTING Debunk each of the following misconceptions by providing a scientific explanation. Write your answers on a separate piece of paper 1 Toad urine causes warts. 2 Skinks, sometimes called scorpions, are very venomous. out in the day, they haver 4 If a snapping turtle bites you, it will not let go until it thunders. 5 Snakes have cold, slimy skin. 6 Don't touch that baby bird. The mother will pick up your scent and abandon her young

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1) FALSE - "Warts are caused by a human virus, not frogs or toads," says dermatologist Jerry Litt. So toads urine may not cause warts.

2) Scorpions are venomous - True. All scorpions have a venomous sting. In most of the cases, healthy adults do not need any medical treatment after being stung. The venom is a mixture of compounds (neurotoxins, enzyme inhibitors).

3) Not true. if raccoons come out during the day, definitely not a guaranteed indicator of rabies.

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