Which of the Following Is True with Respect to the Doctrine

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true with respect to the doctrine of specific nerve energies?

• A)The sensation we experience is determined by the nature of the sense receptor,not the stimulus.
• B)Our brain responds differently when either light or touch activate sense receptors in our eyes.
• C)Distinct stimulus energies (e.g. ,light,sound)cause different sensations in the same sense receptor.
• D)Specific nerve energies involve processing in sense receptors but have no links to cortical pathways.

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Definitions:

Connective Tissue

A type of tissue in the body that provides support, binds together, and protects organs. It includes bone, cartilage, and blood among others.

Muscle Tissue

A type of body tissue composed of fibers that are capable of contracting to produce movement in various parts of the body.

Multipolar Neuron

A type of neuron characterized by having one axon and multiple dendrites, allowing it to integrate a large amount of information from various sources. They are commonly found in the brain and spinal cord.

Axon

A thin, elongated extension of a neuron, or nerve cell, that generally transmits electrical signals from the cell body of the neuron outward.