Use the Following Information When Answering the Corresponding Questions)

question 8

Multiple Choice

Use the following information when answering the corresponding questions) .
"Marine cone snails from the genus Conus are estimated to consist of up to 700 species. These predatory molluscs have devised an efficient venom apparatus that allows them to successfully capture polychaete worms, other molluscs or, in some cases, fish as their primary food sources. … conotoxins from Australian species of Conus … have the capacity to inhibit specifically the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in higher animals." B. G. Livett, K. R. Gayler, and Z. Khalil. 2004. Drugs from the sea: Conopeptides as potential therapeutics. Current Medicinal Chemistry 11:1715-23.)
-This particular conotoxin inhibits acetylcholine receptors that are located

• A) on motor neuron dendrites.
• B) on the postsynaptic membrane, on the muscle cell.
• C) along the motor neuron axon.
• D) on the presynaptic membrane of the neuromuscular junction.

Identify the evolutionary perspective on the expression and communication of emotions.

Distinguish between different perspectives on human motivation and needs.

Comprehend the physiological and psychological aspects of emotions.

Identify gender differences in emotional expression and empathy.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

A natural, unlearned reaction to an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A formerly neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to produce a conditioned response.

Conditioning Procedure

A process in behavioral psychology used to establish a new response to a stimulus by association with a secondary stimulus.

Reinforce

To strengthen or support, often with additional material or information, making something more effective or durable.