What is the only sense that requires alteration and adjustment of the stimulus before it strikes the receptors?
A) sight
B) smell
C) taste
D) hearing
A
Explanation:
B) The sense of smell does not require alteration and adjustment of the stimulus.
C) The sense of taste does not require alteration and adjustment of the stimulus.
D) The sense of hearing does not require alteration and adjustment of the stimulus.
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a. true b. false
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