The Ability of the Nervous System to Become Less Responsive

question 88

Multiple Choice

The ability of the nervous system to become less responsive to a maintained stimulus is called __________.

• A) refraction
• B) sensory adaptation
• C) accommodation
• D) sensory deprivation

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