In Sensitization Experiments, Shocking the Head or Tail of Aplysia

question 147

Multiple Choice

 In sensitization experiments, shocking the head or tail of Aplysia will result in a(n)

• A) reduced gill-withdrawal reflex in response to siphon touch.
• B) increased gill-withdrawal reflex in response to siphon touch.
• C) absence of the gill-withdrawal reflex in response to siphon touch.
• D) gill-withdrawal reflex in response to head touch but not siphon touch.

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