The Neural Circuitry Underlying the Gill-Withdrawal Reflex Is Known: a Sensory

question 16

Multiple Choice

The neural circuitry underlying the gill-withdrawal reflex is known: A sensory neuron in the gill synapses onto a motor neuron that innervates the gill. What is a neural mechanism for habituation?

• A) With repeated stimulation, the sensory neuron produces fewer and fewer action potentials.
• B) With repeated stimulation, the sensory neuron produces action potentials of decreased amplitude.
• C) With repeated stimulation the synaptic response in the motor neuron decreases.
• D) With repeated stimulation the motor neuron releases less neurotransmitter.
• E) With repeated stimulation the muscles become fatigued.

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