Venus Fly Trap Responses to Action Potentials Are Characterized By

question 31

Multiple Choice

Venus fly trap responses to action potentials are characterized by:

• A)immediate closure of the trap after a single stimulus
• B)closure of the trap after 30 stimuli
• C)weak closure when a larger number of stimuli are received
• D)firm closure of the trap when a large number of stimuli are received

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Definitions:

Biologically Determined

Refers to traits, behaviors, or conditions influenced by genetic makeup rather than environmental factors.

Culturally Determined

Influenced or shaped by the customs, beliefs, and social values of a particular society or group.

Age-Related Decline

The natural decrease in physical, cognitive, and psychological function that occurs as individuals grow older.

Processing Speed

The rate at which an individual can take in information, make sense of it, and begin to respond, often assessed in cognitive and psychological tests.