Compared to Insect and Crustacean Models Used in Neuroscience, the Leech

question 14

Multiple Choice

Compared to insect and crustacean models used in neuroscience, the leech has

• A) about one-tenth the number of neurons and simpler behavior.
• B) about the same number of neurons and simpler behavior.
• C) about the same number of neurons but more complex behavior.
• D) about one-tenth the number of neurons and more complex behavior.
• E) about the same number of neurons but they are easier to map.

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