Habituation of the gill-withdrawal reflex in Aplysia has been shown to be the result of
A) a decrease in the strength of response from the motor neuron.
B) less neurotransmitter being released into the synapse.
C) muscle fatigue.
D) the sensory neuron producing weaker action potentials to repeated stimulation.

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Habituation of the gill-withdrawal reflex in Aplysia results from less neurotransmitter being released into the synapse, leading to a decreased response to repeated stimuli.

Habituation of the Gill-Withdrawal Reflex in Aplysia Has Been Shown