The Authors Compare Communication in the Sensory System to the Activities

question 278

Multiple Choice

The authors compare communication in the sensory system to the activities on a battlefield. The sense receptors are like military scouts because they:

• A) spontaneously make many decisions.
• B) combine their information with that of other scouts.
• C) analyze reports to determine their next move.
• D) scan the terrain for signs of activity.

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