Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Vertebrates

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vertebrates?

• A)paired eyes
• B)an open circulatory system
• C)a well-developed cranium
• D)pharyngeal slits at some point in their life

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Definitions:

Slow Pathway

A neural transmission route that takes longer due to the involvement of intermediate neurons, often associated with deliberate and considered responses.

Place Theory

A theory that proposes that our perception of sound depends on where each component frequency produces vibrations along the basilar membrane of the inner ear.

Low-Frequency Sounds

Sounds that have a frequency at the lower end of the audible range, typically below 250 Hz, often felt as vibrations more than they are heard.

High-Frequency Sounds

Sounds that have a high pitch, usually perceived as having a frequency over 2,000 Hz, which are often more difficult for certain populations, especially older adults, to hear.