_______________ codes rely on the fact that sensory receptors and neurons fire, or are inhibited from firing, only in the presence of specific sorts of stimuli.
A) Temporal
B) Anatomical
C) Functional
D) Utilitarian

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Functional codes refer to the fact that sensory receptors and neurons only respond to specific stimuli based on their function or purpose. Temporal codes refer to the timing of neural firing, while anatomical codes refer to the location of neural firing. Utilitarian codes are not a recognized term in neuroscience.

_______________ Codes Rely on the Fact That Sensory Receptors and Neurons