Question

4. A tourniquet is used in case of
(a) excessive bleeding (b) fracture (c)sprain
(d)severe burn 5. The poison ejected by a snake affects the
(a) legs
(b) hands
(c) heart
(d) fingers​

Answer 1

Answer: The venom of rattlesnakes and other pit vipers damages tissue around the bite. Venom may cause changes in blood cells, prevent blood from clotting, and damage blood vessels, causing them to leak. These changes can lead to internal bleeding and to heart, respiratory, and kidney failure.