The ability of the nervous system to become less responsive to a maintained stimulus is called _____________.

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Sensory adaptation is the ability of the nervous system to become less responsive to a maintained stimulus. Option A, immunity, refers to the ability of the body to resist infections and diseases. Option C, accommodation, refers to the process by which the eye changes focus to maintain a clear image on the retina. Option D, sensory deprivation, refers to the state of being deprived of one or more senses, resulting in changes in brain function and perception.

The Ability of the Nervous System to Become Less Responsive