To Be Able to Pilot, an Animal Must

question 123

Multiple Choice

To be able to pilot, an animal must

• A) have a time-compensated solar compass.
• B) orient to a fixed point in the night sky.
• C) know the distance between two points.
• D) know landmarks.
• E) know its longitude and latitude.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The narrow gap between the presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons into which neurotransmitters are released to convey impulses across the synapse.

Presynaptic Terminal

This term refers to the end of a neuron that sends signals to a neighboring neuron across a synapse.

Sarcolemma

The cell membrane surrounding a muscle fiber, crucial for initiating electrical impulses required for muscle contraction.

Depolarization Phase

The initial phase of an action potential where the membrane potential becomes less negative.