Which of the Following Experiments Best Addresses the Hypothesis That

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following experiments best addresses the hypothesis that moths stop flying in response to high-intensity bat sounds?

• A) Isolate and characterize the neurons that control flight muscle.
• B) Play prerecorded high-intensity bat sounds to flying moths.
• C) Observe responses of moths to bats in nature.
• D) Put bats and moths in an enclosure and make detailed observations of predator-prey interactions.

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Definitions:

Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating bodily functions, and facilitating cognition.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and transmits nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body.

Common Ancestor

Forebear of two or more lineages or family groups; ancestral to both groups.

Nervous Systems

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating actions and sensory information.