Diminished Sensitivity to a Sense Over a Period of Continuous

question 16

Multiple Choice

Diminished sensitivity to a sense over a period of continuous stimulation is known as ________.

• A) adaptation
• B) olfaction
• C) tonicity
• D) audition

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Definitions:

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