Some snake venoms are harmful because they contain enzymes that increase the rate of a reaction that destroys blood cells and tissue cells. The damage caused by such a snakebite could best be slowed down by? A.applying ice to the bite area in order to decrease the temperature of the cells . . B. inducing vomiting in order to remove all of the stomach content . . C.drinking large amounts of water in order to hydrate the cells . .D. elevating the bite area in order to increase the number of blood cells present.

The area should be kept clean and cool in order to extend the time of action of enzymes. Enzymes slow down its function when the temperature is low and works best at normal body temperature.

In this case ice should be applied on the affected area where the snake has bite to slow sown the enzyme action.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Histrionicus Histrionicus · Answer 2 · 2021-08-20T12:07:42+02:00

Snakebite could best be slowed down by option A. applying ice to the bite area in order to decrease the temperature of the cells as ice slowdowns the enzymatic reaction.

Snakebite is the penetration of the fangs of the snake in the flesh, it can release its venom into the cells of the bite area.

Snake venoms show a very high affinity to animal cells and blood and can not extract once introduced in the blood.

Snake venoms normally cause harm to humans or animals as they contain enzymes that after mixing with blood cells increase the rate of a reaction of destroying blood tissue cells.

The area of snakebite should be placed under the ice in order to extend the time of action of enzymes as enzymes work best at normal body temperature.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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