Some Sensory Receptors Stop Sending Action Potentials Even Though the Original

question 43

Multiple Choice

Some sensory receptors stop sending action potentials even though the original stimulus persists. This is known as which one of the following?

• A) receptor overload
• B) receptor adaptation
• C) receptor shutdown
• D) receptor oversight
• E) receptor discontinuance

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