A receptor may be a:
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Cell
- B. Neuron ending
- C. Receptor organ
- D. All of the above
Explanation
A receptor is a stimulus-detecting structure and may be a specialized cell, a neuron ending, or an entire receptor organ such as the eye or ear. Therefore all three descriptions can be correct.
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