The smaller the receptive fields in a region,will result in what action?
A) smaller the density of receptors in the region
B) greater the acuity in the region
C) less cortical space allotted for sensory reception from the region
D) lesser the sensitivity to stimuli

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Smaller receptive fields mean that a smaller area of peripheral sensory neurons is being stimulated. Therefore, the brain can localize the stimulus more accurately, resulting in greater acuity in the region.

The Smaller the Receptive Fields in a Region,will Result in What