Multiple Choice
The major function of a receptor is to
A) control the autonomic functions of the body.
B) stabilize the internal environment to achieve homeostasis.
C) produce responses to the various stimuli the body receives.
D) give organisms awareness and sensitivity to their environment by converting a stimulus to an action potential (nerve impulse) .
E) interpret the sensations it receives from the environment.
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