The Hydrostatic Skeleton of the Earthworm Allows It to Move

question 24

Multiple Choice

The hydrostatic skeleton of the earthworm allows it to move around in its environment by ________.

• A) walking on its limbs
• B) swimming with its setae
• C) using peristaltic contractions of its circular and longitudinal muscles
• D) alternating contractions and relaxations of its flagella

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Definitions:

Iconic Memory

A type of visual memory that holds a brief, fleeting replica of an image after the original stimulus is gone.

Effortful Processing

The active and conscious encoding of information into the memory system, which often requires attention and effort.

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory that involves the unconscious memory of how to perform tasks, such as riding a bike or typing, without consciously thinking about them.

Shallow Processing

A type of cognitive processing in which a person fails to engage deeply with the information, focusing on superficial aspects like the appearance or sound of words rather than their meanings.