The Smaller the Receptive Fields in a Region, the

question 81

Multiple Choice

The smaller the receptive fields in a region, the

• A) greater the density of receptors in the region.
• B) greater the acuity in the region.
• C) more cortical space allotted for sensory reception from the region.
• D) both (a) and (b) above.
• E) all of these answers.

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