Receptors that respond to external stimuli are called _____; receptors that respond to our own activity are called _____.
A) interoceptive; exteroceptive
B) exteroceptive; interoceptive
C) exteroceptive; proprioceptive
D) proprioceptive; interoceptive

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Exteroceptive receptors respond to external stimuli, while interoceptive receptors respond to our own activity. Therefore, the first part of option B is correct. The other options are either incorrect (A and D) or refer to a different type of receptor (C refers to proprioceptive receptors).

Receptors That Respond to External Stimuli Are Called _____; Receptors