Multiple Choice
Adaptation in sensory receptors
A) Refers to the decrease or cessation of receptor potentials despite maintenance of a stimulus
B) Occurs to the same extent in all receptors
C) May be rapid or slow, depending on the receptor
D) Both refers to the decrease or cessation of receptor potentials despite maintenance of a stimulus and occurs to the same extent in all receptors are correct
E) Both refers to the decrease or cessation of receptor potentials despite maintenance of a stimulus and may be rapid or slow, depending on the receptor are correct
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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