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13. The Peripheral Nervous System - Part 1 of 2

13. The Peripheral Nervous System / Sensory Receptor Classification by Modality / Problem 9

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between sensation and perception?

A

Sensation is the process of organizing sensory information, while perception is the interpretation of that information.

B

Sensation refers to the interpretation of sensory information, while perception involves the detection of sensory stimuli.

C

Sensation and perception are terms used interchangeably to describe the same process.

D

Sensation is the process of receiving sensory information, while perception is the physiological response to that information.

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