Which example fits? "A sensation is ________ , and projection of a sensation is ________."
A)a Pacinian corpuscle being stimulated to generate an action potential upon stretch stimulation; the transmission of that impulse into the brain
B)nociceptors sending pain signals about tissue damage from a bee sting on your finger; the brain recognizing that the pain is from your finger
C)the sweet taste of ice cream on your tongue; the right side of the brain projecting the sweet taste to the left side, or vice versa
D)a change in membrane permeability of a receptor; transmission of an impulse into a sensory area of the brain

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A sensation refers to the activation of sensory receptors, such as nociceptors in this case, while projection refers to the brain's interpretation and localization of that sensation to a specific body part or location. So, the activation of the nociceptors in the finger is the sensation, and the brain recognizing that the pain is coming from the finger is the projection.

Which Example Fits? "A Sensation Is ________ , and Projection