Which of the Following Behaviors Results from the Adaptation of Sensory

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors results from the adaptation of sensory cells?

• A) Going into a deep sleep
• B) Discriminating different colors
• C) Ignoring your shoes as you walk
• D) Detecting high-pitched notes
• E) Detecting sound and light simultaneously

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