Short-term habituation of Aplysia's gill-withdrawal reflex,lasting from minutes to several hours,probably results from
A)changes in the synapses between sensory and motor neurons.
B)decreased sensitivity of the sensory neurons.
C)fatigue in the muscles serving the gill.
D)stronger excitatory postsynaptic potentials in the interneurons

Question

Short-term habituation of Aplysia's gill-withdrawal reflex,lasting from minutes to several hours,probably results from​ 
A)changes in the synapses between sensory and motor neurons. 
B)decreased sensitivity of the sensory neurons. 
C)fatigue in the muscles serving the gill. 
D)stronger excitatory postsynaptic potentials in the interneurons

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Short-term habituation of Aplysia's gill-withdrawal reflex is a result of changes in the synapses between sensory and motor neurons, specifically a decrease in the release of neurotransmitters at these synapses.

Short-Term Habituation of Aplysia's Gill-Withdrawal Reflex,lasting from Minutes to Several