Our Sensory Systems Act as Data Selection Systems

question 301

Multiple Choice

Our sensory systems act as data selection systems. This means that they

• A)can change one form of energy to another.
• B)transmit information to the brain in the form of codes.
• C)select and analyze information and send only the most important data to the brain.
• D)are only sensitive to a small range of sensations that will require additional interpretation by the brain.

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