Habituation Is Defined as __________

question 164

Multiple Choice

Habituation is defined as __________.

• A)an individual's desire but inability to quit using an active substance
• B)the gradual decrease in attention to a stimulus after repeated presentations
• C)an increased attention when a new stimulus is presented several times
• D)a dwelling that a person occupies

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Definitions:

Peripheral Membrane Proteins

Proteins that are attached to the surface of cellular membranes without being embedded within the lipid bilayer, often involved in signaling pathways or cell adhesion.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Cadherins

Transmembrane proteins that are components of adhering junctions between animal cells.

Adhering Junctions

Cell-to-cell junctions that mechanically attach the cytoskeleton of a cell to that of another, playing a key role in maintaining tissue integrity.