Sensory encoding of the perceived location of a stimulus depends on

A) the frequency of action potentials.
B) which labeled line is active.
C) the specific location of the cortical neuron that is stimulated.
D) the specific sensitivity of the peripheral receptor.
E) both the frequency of action potentials and which labeled line is active.


Answer: C

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