Briefly Describe the Process of Fertilization, Including the Important Roles

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Essay

Briefly describe the process of fertilization, including the important roles that both the male and female bodies play.

Describe the significance of the molluscan body plan and its unique features.

Explain the role and function of segmentation and coeloms in certain protostome groups.

Understand the concept of molarity and how to calculate changes in molarity upon dilution.

Identify weak and strong acids and their common characteristics.

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Definitions:

Sensitization

An increased reaction to a stimulus following repeated exposure to it, often leading to heightened responsiveness to other stimuli.

Higher-order Conditioning

A form of conditioning in which a stimulus that was previously neutral is paired with a conditioned stimulus to produce the same conditioned response.

Habituation

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus through repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon in which the response rate to one stimulus changes as a result of a change in the reinforcement offered for another stimulus.