What Happens to the Perception of Pressure If a Stimulus

question 178

Multiple Choice

What happens to the perception of pressure if a stimulus is applied continuously to a specific spot on the skin

• A) It fades in some receptive fields but increases in others. 
• B) It increases over time. 
• C) It gradually fades. 
• D) It fades only if the pressure is pulsatile.

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