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The Arizona bark scorpion is the most venomous scorpion in North America, and its bite will cause extensive pain to a human that lasts up to three days. However, the southern grasshopper mouse is essentially immune to the sting of this scorpion and actually eats the scorpions as prey. Researchers have recently elucidated the neuronal reason for why the southern grasshopper mouse does not feel pain from bark scorpion venom.
-The southern grasshopper mouse essentially does not feel pain when stung by the bark scorpion. What type of neuron is most likely blocked in this scenario?
A) interneuron
B) motor neuron
C) sensory neuron
D) glial cells

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Sensory neurons are responsible for transmitting pain signals from the site of injury or stimulation to the spinal cord and brain. If these neurons are blocked, the individual would not feel pain. This is likely the case with the southern grasshopper mouse, which is essentially immune to the sting of the Arizona bark scorpion.

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