Habituation in the Aplysia occurs due to
A)changes in the facilitory interneuron.
B)changes in the sensitivity of the motor neuron.
C)changes in the amount of neurotransmitter released by the sensory neuron.
D)changes in the action potential of the sensory neuron.

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Habituation in the Aplysia occurs due to changes in the amount of neurotransmitter released by the sensory neuron. After repeated stimulation, the amount of neurotransmitter released by the sensory neuron decreases, leading to a reduced response from the motor neuron and eventual habituation.

Habituation in the Aplysia Occurs Due to