What Is a Decrease in the Amplitude of a Receptor

question 220

Multiple Choice

What is a decrease in the amplitude of a receptor potential in the presence of a continuing stimulus called?

• A) habituation
• B) localization
• C) sensitization
• D) transduction
• E) adaptation

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