Do lobsters feel pain? #shorts #science #SciShow

The video explores whether lobsters feel pain similarly to humans. It discusses lobster anatomy, noting they lack human-like pain fibers but have pain receptors. Behavioral observations, such as rubbing irritated antennae, suggest they might experience pain differently. Some chefs cut lobsters' heads before boiling as a precaution.

Why is it difficult to determine if lobsters feel pain like humans?

• Because lobsters have no nervous system.

• Because lobsters live underwater.

• Because lobsters cannot communicate with us.

• Because lobsters are too small to study.

What is a key difference between human and lobster anatomy regarding pain?

• Lobsters have more pain receptors than humans.

• Lobsters have no pain receptors at all.

• Lobsters lack the same pain-relaying fibers as humans.

• Lobsters have a more complex nervous system.

How do lobsters typically respond to an irritated antenna?

• They try to detach it.

• They become aggressive.

• They rub and protect it from further harm.

• They ignore it completely.

What happens when scientists numb a lobster's antenna?

• The lobster continues to rub it.

• The lobster stops protecting it.

• The lobster becomes more active.

• The lobster tries to remove it.

Why do some chefs cut into a lobster's head before boiling?

• To enhance the flavor.

• To potentially reduce pain.

• To ensure it cooks evenly.

• To make it easier to eat.