Activation of receptors by external stimuli is called
a. perception
b. sensation
c. adaptation
d. habituation
e. transduction
b. sensation
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A. cross-sectional B. strain C. biographical D. longitudinal
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What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false