Question

2. What happens to your body if you get stung by a bee and you are allergic?

Explain the science in your own words as if you are describing it to someone with

no scientific knowledge (make sure you use appropriate words).

Answer 1

If we get stung by a bee,bee venom contains proteins , it commonly affects the immune system and the skin cells.When a bee is stung,immediately there will be pain and swelling around the area.When we are allergic to bee stungs,some serious reactions may occur ,ie,mild to serious reactions.Mild reactions include pain,swelling around the stung area.Moderate reactions include the stung area will get enlarged over the next days.Severe allergic reactions is a life threatening situation.Some people develop anaphylaxis symptoms include loss of consiousness,nausea ,dizziness,swelling of throat and tongue.Severe will be the reactions when as long as the bee stingers are inxside the body.So it should be flushed out.