The receptor of a reflex arc:
A)detects the stimulus
B)generates an electrical impulse
C)both A and B
D)both A and B and receives the return impulse

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The receptor is responsible for detecting the stimulus and generating an electrical impulse that initiates the reflex arc. Therefore, both option A and option B are correct. The receptor does not receive the return impulse, so option D is not correct.

The Receptor of a Reflex Arc