Elizabeth is on a business trip. She is staying in a nice hotel in the heart of the big city. Unfortunately, Elizabeth is unable to fall asleep because her room is on a busy street and the traffic noise is constant. Eventually, Elizabeth's sensory neurons will respond to the constant traffic noise and __________.

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Elizabeth's sensory neurons will adapt to the constant noise by decreasing their activity, which will diminish her sensitivity to the noise. This is a process known as sensory adaptation, where sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli.

Elizabeth Is on a Business Trip