Which statement best describes the receptive field?
A) The brain's ability to distinguish between different types of sensations
B) The ability of each neuron in the skin to detect a stimulus in a given area
C) The ability of the brain to detect different levels of intense sensation
D) The ability of the receptor to have various durations of the sensation

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The receptive field is the area that each neuron is able to detect stimulus. This area differs based on location and number of neurons involved.

Which Statement Best Describes the Receptive Field