The classification of a receptor as a photoreceptor or a mechanoreceptor depends on

A.  the location of origin of the stimulus it perceives.
B.  the modality of the stimulus it perceives.
C.  its location in the body.
D.  whether it is a somatic or visceral receptor.


B

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