Why,really,do We Adapt After Prolonged Exposure to a Constant Stimulus

question 184

Multiple Choice

Why,really,do we adapt after prolonged exposure to a constant stimulus?

• A) so that we will continue to respond to ongoing stimulation
• B) so that we don't become distracted by irrelevant changes in the environment
• C) so that we detect potentially important changes in what's going on
• D) so that we don't become overstimulated by the environment

Identify the various structures of the kidney and their functions.

Understand the process of blood filtration within the kidney.

Describe the path of urine formation and flow within the urinary system.

Recognize the significance of the renal corpuscle in blood filtration.

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