Studies of the Aplysia show that unlike habituation, sensitization does not directly change the siphon's sensory neuron, but connects to the motor neuron via a __________.
A) modular interneuron
B) modulatory interneuron
C) modulation synapse
D) modular interconnector

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Sensitization in Aplysia does not directly change the siphon's sensory neuron, but instead connects to the motor neuron via modulatory interneurons. These interneurons release serotonin, which enhances the motor neuron's response to the sensory input.

Studies of the Aplysia Show That Unlike Habituation, Sensitization Does