A reduction in sensitivity to a continually applied stimulus is called
A) sensation.
B) tonicity.
C) conscious awareness.
D) adaptation.
E) transduction.

Name: A reduction in sensitivity to a continually applied stimulus is called A) sensation. B) tonicity. C) conscious awareness. D) adaptation. E) transduction.
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Adaptation refers to the process where sensory receptors become less responsive to a constant stimulus over time, leading to a decrease in sensitivity.

A Reduction in Sensitivity to a Continually Applied Stimulus Is