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Mosquito Bite
Age 9 · Health
A mosquito pushes a thin mouthpart into your skin. Its saliva keeps the bite from hurting and stops blood from thickening, then your body’s reaction makes it itch.
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In the picture
- Needle-like mouthpart: pierces through the skin surface.
- Clear saliva droplets: enter the skin along the mouthpart.
- Pale immune cells: gather around the punctured spot.
Examples
- A mosquito bite on your arm starts as a small bump.
- The bump itches more when you scratch it.
Key takeaways
- Mosquito saliva stops pain and keeps blood from clotting.
- The itch comes from your body’s reaction, not from the bite itself.
Quiz: Mosquito Bite (Age 9)
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What does the mosquito’s mouthpart do?
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What does the mosquito’s saliva do?
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What makes a mosquito bite itch?
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