Grasshopper mice are resistant to exhibiting pain from scorpion stings.This is due to the scorpion venom ________ the action potential in the pain receptors.
A) activating
B) inhibiting
C) reestablishing
D) speeding up
E) slowing down

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Scorpion venom inhibits the action potential in pain receptors, which is why grasshopper mice do not exhibit pain from scorpion stings.

Grasshopper Mice Are Resistant to Exhibiting Pain from Scorpion Stings