In a reflex arc, what is the receptor?

A. Either the brain or spinal cord where the signal is received from the afferent neuron and conducted to a motor neuron
B. The dendrite of a neuron receiving the stimulus
C. The structure causing the effect
D. None of these answers are correct.


Answer: B

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