Chapter 10: Q26P (page 320)
Scorpion toxin triggers an action potential in pain-sensing neurons in animals by binding to a specific receptor. The toxin also acts to delay the inactivation of the neurons voltage-gated Na+ channels. Explain how this helps the scorpion better avoid being eaten by an animal.
Short Answer
The delay in the inactivation of neurons Na+ channels leads to high pain signalling, which helps the scorpion from being eaten by the animal.