It is believed that the mechanisms of habituation documented in aplysia occur in other species because:
A)scientists have been able to trace the entire neuronal circuit of habituation in the mammalian brain.
B)most mammals have the same number of neurons as do aplysia.
C)repeated stimulation of sensory neurons in other species causes a reduction in neurotransmitter release.
D)All of the answers are correct.

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The answer choice C is correct because it is supported by research that shows that repeated sensory stimulation in other species can lead to a reduction in neurotransmitter release, which is the mechanism of habituation observed in aplysia. Answer choices A and B are incorrect because they are not necessarily true, as not all species have the same neuronal circuits or number of neurons as aplysia. Answer choice D is incorrect because not all of the choices are correct.

It Is Believed That the Mechanisms of Habituation Documented in Aplysia