Sensory Adaptation Refers to

question 143

Multiple Choice

Sensory adaptation refers to

• A)the process by which stimulus energies are changed into neural impulses.
• B)diminishing sensitivity to an unchanging stimulus.
• C)the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information.
• D)changes in the shape of the lens as it focuses on objects.

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Definitions:

Nematodes

A phylum of worm-like organisms known as roundworms, which can be found in various habitats and play diverse ecological roles.

Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals that includes corals, jellyfish, sea anemones, and hydras, characterized by their cnidocytes, stinging cells used for prey capture and defense.

Antennae

Sensory appendages found on the heads of insects and some other arthropods, used for sensing the environment.

Arthropods

A large group of invertebrate animals characterized by exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed legs, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.