Touching a patch of skin on the hand causes a particular neuron in the brain to fire. That particular patch of skin would be part of the neuron's:
A) homunculus.
B) receptive field.
C) priming field.
D) sensitization zone.

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The receptive field of a neuron refers to the specific physical area (in this case, a patch of skin) from which the neuron can receive input. When this area is stimulated, it causes the neuron to respond or fire.

Touching a Patch of Skin on the Hand Causes a Particular