As Animals Take in Food Energy,approximately 10% of It Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

As animals take in food energy,approximately 10% of it is made available to the next level in the food chain.Which of the following is one of the ways in which the energy is used by the organism and not passed along?

• A)cellular respiration
• B)defecation
• C)excretion
• D)death
• E)All of these are ways in which the organism uses the energy.

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Definitions:

Afterpotential

Afterpotential refers to the changes in membrane potential that follow an action potential in a neuron, often leading to either hyperpolarization or depolarization.

Threshold

The minimum level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse or a response in other signal-transmitting systems.

Voltage-Gated Channel

A type of ion channel that opens or closes in response to changes in membrane potential, critical for nerve impulse transmission.

Chemical Synapse

A junction between two nerve cells, where neurotransmitters are used to relay signals.