Strong Stimulation Anywhere on the Skin of an Aplysia Excites

question 125

Multiple Choice

Strong stimulation anywhere on the skin of an Aplysia excites axons that release:

• A) substance P.
• B) serotonin.
• C) neuropeptide Y.
• D) dopamine.

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Definitions:

Chemical Properties

Characteristics of a substance that dictate how it reacts with other substances to form new products.

Electrical Resistance

The measure of the difficulty electrons face in flowing through a conductor, resulting in heat generation and energy dissipation.

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The movement of electrically charged particles through a conductor or space, typically measured in amperes (A).