The smaller the receptive fields in a region ______________
A)the smaller the density of receptors in the region.
B)the greater the acuity in the region.
C)the less cortical space allotted for sensory reception from the region.
D)the less the sensitivity to stimuli.

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Smaller receptive fields allow for greater acuity, meaning that the region is able to distinguish finer details and perceive stimuli more accurately. This is because smaller receptive fields lead to greater convergence of information onto individual neurons, increasing the sensitivity to stimuli.

The Smaller the Receptive Fields in a Region ______________