Which Statement Regarding Sensory Reception Is Correct

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding sensory reception is correct?

• A) The larger the receptive field, the better is one's ability to localize a stimulus.
• B) The CNS can tell the difference between a "true" sensation and a "false" one.
• C) Output from higher centers can dampen receptor sensitivity.
• D) The CNS interprets the nature of sensory information entirely on the basis of the area of the brain stimulated.
• E) In general, the stronger the stimulus, the lower the frequency of action potentials.

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