What Is a Disadvantage to Having an Exoskeleton

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage to having an exoskeleton?

• A) muscles do not work effectively
• B) the body tissues are unprotected by it
• C) it does not grow with the animal
• D) it prevents the possibility of flying
• E) more than one of these is a disadvantage to an exoskeleton

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscles

Muscles that are attached to bones and are responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

Inhibitory Neurotransmitter

A type of chemical messenger that decreases the likelihood of a neuron firing and thus inhibits neural activity.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in various functions including mood regulation, sleep, and appetite, often referred to as a "feel good" chemical in the brain.

GABA

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating nerve cell activity and inhibiting many of the signals in the central nervous system.