The nerve net of Hydra:
A) contains a central control organ and connected neurons.
B) sends electrical signals in only one direction.
C) allows the organism to respond to stimuli approaching from any direction.
D) produces a signal that intensifies as it radiates from its point of origin.
E) cannot coordinate the movement of all tentacles at once.

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The nerve net of Hydra is a simple nervous system that lacks a central control organ, allowing the organism to respond to stimuli from any direction. This decentralized system enables Hydra to react to environmental changes without the need for a central nervous system.

The Nerve Net of Hydra