Regarding Kandel's Research with Aplysia, Which of the Following Statements

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Multiple Choice

Regarding Kandel's research with aplysia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The activity and the structure of the nerve cells were not altered by learning.
• B)Learning was shown to occur when certain nerve cells in a circuit altered the amount of transmitter chemicals being released.
• C)The changes in the nerve cells determined which connections got stronger and which became weaker.
• D)By studying various chemicals, especially neurotransmitters, that affect memory, scientists may eventually help the millions of persons who suffer from memory impairment.

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Definitions:

Fibula

A long, slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, contributing to the stability and support of the ankle and lower leg structures.

Metatarsals

The long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes.

Tibia

The tibia, also known as the shinbone, is a large bone in the lower part of the leg, located between the knee and ankle, medial to the fibula.

Talus

A bone in the ankle that sits above the calcaneus and below the tibia and fibula, playing a critical role in the ankle’s ability to move.