The _____ is the region of a sensory surface that, when stimulated, causes a change in the firing rate of a neuron.
A) fovea
B) blind spot
C) receptive field
D) near point

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The receptive field is the specific area or region of the sensory space (such as the skin, retina, etc.) where stimulation can modify the activity of a neuron. Stimulating this area can either increase or decrease the neuron's firing rate, depending on the type of neuron and the nature of the stimulation.

The _____ Is the Region of a Sensory Surface That