Which of the Following Is an Example of the Last

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the last segment of an arthropod's body having evolved into a beneficial trait?

• A) human thorax with an arm
• B) bird thorax with a wing
• C) lizard abdomen with a leg
• D) wasp abdomen with a stinger

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Definitions:

Nervous Conduction

The process by which nerve cells (neurons) transmit signals through the nervous system.

Synaptic Integration

The process by which multiple synaptic potentials combine within a single neuron, critically influencing the neuron's output.

Synapse

The junction between neurons through which nerve impulses pass, facilitated by the release and reception of neurotransmitters.

Excitatory

Pertaining to or causing excitation, often used in the context of neuronal activity where excitatory signals lead to the activation or stimulation of a nerve cell.