Simple Reflexes in a Worm Are Integrated Within a Segment

question 92

Multiple Choice

Simple reflexes in a worm are integrated within a segment rather than in the brain, because

• A) worms do not have brains.
• B) worms do not have a nervous system.
• C) worms have a ganglion at each segment.
• D) worms have a neural network within each segment.

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Definitions:

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