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Electric Eel Electrophysiology Challenge

medium 10 Questions
Question 1 of 10

What is the maximum voltage produced by Electrophorus voltai?

Electrophorus voltai can generate shocks of up to 860 volts.
Question 2 of 10

What is the approximate power output of Electrophorus voltai?

Electrophorus voltai can generate about 800 Watts.
Question 3 of 10

Which scientist is honored by the naming of the species 'Electrophorus voltai'?

The species was named after Alessandro Volta, inventor of the electric battery, to highlight its electrical abilities.
Question 4 of 10

What percentage of the electric eel's body is comprised of electric organs?

Electric organs make up about 80 percent of the eel's body.
Question 5 of 10

What type of cells are responsible for generating electricity in the electric eel?

Electrocytes act like tiny biological batteries to generate electricity.
Question 6 of 10

The electric eel primarily 'sees' the world through which sense?

The eel mainly 'sees' the world through electricity.
Question 7 of 10

How many distinct electric organs do electric eels have?

The electric eel has three distinct electric organs.
Question 8 of 10

Which organ produces low-voltage pulses for navigation and communication?

The Sach’s organ produces low-voltage pulses for navigation and communication.
Question 9 of 10

In which type of water does Electrophorus voltai typically live?

E. voltai typically lives in clear, low-salt waters.
Question 10 of 10

Which of the following is NOT a habitat of Electrophorus voltai?

E. voltai is native to freshwater systems and does not thrive in saltwater environments.
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