Describe the Circuitry in the Aplysia Siphon Withdrawal Reflex, and Explain

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Essay

Describe the circuitry in the Aplysia siphon withdrawal reflex, and explain cellular and molecular changes to this circuit as a result of training.

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Definitions:

Calcium

A mineral essential for bone health and the proper function of the heart, muscles, and nerves.

Red Blood Cells

Cells in the blood responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returning carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Iron

A metallic element essential for human health, used in the body to make hemoglobin for oxygen transport in the blood.

Unsaturated Fats

Fats, including most vegetable oils, that is usually liquid at room temperature and tends to lower blood cholesterol.