Asked by pramodya senadheera on Sep 24, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT true of sensory adaptation?
A) Thermoreceptors commonly undergo sensory adaptation.
B) It involves a fading of sensation upon continuous receptor stimulation.
C) It occurs when a person adjusts to a strong smell in the environment.
D) It commonly occurs in pain receptors.
E) All of these are true of sensory adaptation.
Sensory Adaptation
The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.
Thermoreceptors
Sensory receptors in the skin and other organs that detect changes in temperature.
Pain Receptors
Nerve receptors specifically sensitive to various forms of damaging stimuli, resulting in the perception of pain.
- Comprehend the concept of sensory adaptation and its implications for different types of receptors.
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MJ
Mystee Jonker4 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sensory adaptation commonly occurs in most types of receptors, but not in pain receptors. Pain receptors continue to fire and signal discomfort or pain, even with prolonged exposure to the same stimulus.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the concept of sensory adaptation and its implications for different types of receptors.