Scientists Have Studied Nerve Conduction in the Giant Nerve Axon

question 20

Multiple Choice

Scientists have studied nerve conduction in the giant nerve axon of the squid because

• A) It is larger than the axons of other animals, and thus makes an excellent preparation
• B) Squids are cheap and plentiful
• C) Its nerves fire repeatedly in the same way, generating more reliability than mammals
• D) Reaction time can be measured for its nervous system

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