Venomous Bites: Pain and Nerve Response

The chapter explores the excruciating pain and nerve response triggered by venomous bites, including snake and centipede bites. It discusses the physiological origins of pain, the impact of venom on nerve receptors, and collaborative research efforts to understand the functions of venom in inducing pain through the nervous system. Additionally, nerve testing procedures such as microscopic clamps and electric currents are detailed, emphasizing precision and patient comfort during assessments.