Working with sea snails, Eric Kandel found that when learning took place
A)an engram was formed within the sea snails' nervous systems.
B)the next generation of sea snails also exhibited this learned behavior.
C)the sea snails' nerve cells released different amounts of neurotransmitters.
D)the sea snails' ECS increased dramatically.

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Eric Kandel's research on sea snails (specifically Aplysia) demonstrated that learning in these organisms involved changes in the amount of neurotransmitters released by their nerve cells. This finding was crucial in understanding the cellular basis of learning and memory.

Working with Sea Snails, Eric Kandel Found That When Learning