What Is a Receptive Field

question 125

Multiple Choice

What is a receptive field?

• A) A neuron that only responds to multiple sensory modalities.
• B) An electrical potential emitted by sensory receptors.
• C) The sensory area that a sensory neuron receives information from.
• D) The distance an individual can see.

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