In Interpreting Sensation, Which of the Following Matters Most

Question

In interpreting sensation, which of the following matters most?
A)The part of the cerebral cortex that receives the impulses.
B)The sensory neuron responsible for collecting the stimulus.
C)The type of stimulus itself.
D)How often impulses are sent to the central nervous system.

Accepted Answer

The part of the cerebral cortex that receives the impulses is responsible for interpreting and making sense of the sensations collected by the sensory neurons. While the other factors (the sensory neuron, type of stimulus, and frequency of impulses) are important, the interpretation of sensation ultimately happens in the brain.