Gill Siphon The figure above shows the neural mechanism of the gill withdrawal reflex of Aplysia. Repeated elicitation of the reflex response results in a gradual decline in the strength of the response, a change that results from a weakening of the synaptic connections to the motor neuron. What would be the result if all the synaptic connections in the circuit were weakened? Select one: The strength of the withdrawal response would not change Response strength would be overall more vigorous (stronger) Response strength would not be affected, but habituation effects would be reduced Response strength would be reduced and habituation could no longer occur None of the above