-Why Do Many Deep-Sea Fish Have Reflective Silver Scales

question 46

Multiple Choice

-Why do many deep-sea fish have reflective silver scales?

• A)to attract prey
• B)to attract predators
• C)to break their silhouette in the faint light
• D)to reflect light to confuse predators

Understand the impacts of learning and exposure on sensory sensitivity and differentiation.

Understand the basic principles and elements of the chemical senses, namely olfaction (smell) and gustation (taste).

Recognize the physiological mechanisms and neural pathways involved in the perception of smell and taste.

Comprehend the concept and evidence of human pheromones and their effect on behavior and physiological states.

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Definitions:

CNS

The central nervous system, comprising the brain and spinal cord, which functions as the primary control center for processing and responding to neural information.

Neurotransmitter

A neurotransmitter is a chemical substance that transmits signals across a synapse from one neuron to another neuron or to an effector cell (like a muscle or gland).

Synthesized

Synthesized involves creating a compound or material from simpler substances through chemical or biological processes.

Neurotransmitter Identification

The process of determining the specific neurotransmitters involved in transmitting signals between neurons in the nervous system.